The Letters of Heqanakht | Photos by Tales from the Two Lands

The Letters of Heqanakht

Undelivered letters sealed into a tomb (probably accidentally) c.1954 BCE.

From the Tomb of Meseh (MM516B), Tomb Complex of Ipy, Deir el-Bahri.

Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret I, c.1961-1917 BCE.

Acc. No.s: 22.3.516, 22.3.520, 22.3.523, 22.3.522, 22.3.521, 22.3.519, 22.3.518, 22.3.517, 2018.595.1

Horus Falcon Wearing the Double Crown

Horus Falcon Wearing the Double Crown

Horus Falcon Wearing the Double Crown

Seated Statue of Wadjet as a Lion Headed Woman

Seated Statue of Wadjet as a Lion Headed Woman

Painting of a Statue of a King

Wooden Statue of a Cat with a Scarab Beetle between Its Ears

Wooden Statue of a Cat with a Scarab Beetle between Its Ears

Leonine Goddess

Limestone Relief

Wood & Glass Panel from a Shrine for a Divine Image

Statue of Overseer of the Treasury Ptahhotep in Persian Dress

Limestone Relief

Three Wood & Glass Panels from Shrines for a Divine Images

Statue of Overseer of the Treasury Ptahhotep in Persian Dress

Bronze Figurine of Seated Cat

Faience Tile with Lapwing Motif

Waterspout in the Shape of a Lion

Stela Depicting Ahmose-Nefertari Behind the Seated God Amun with Her Son Amenhotep I Behind Her

The Wilbour Plaque

Relief Showing Akhenaten and His Daughter Offering to the Aten

Statue of Amun-Re or Amunhotep III

Statue of the High Priest of Amun, Menkheperreseneb

Detail of Relief Showing Akhenaten and His Daughter Offering to the Aten

Statue of the High Priest of Amun, Menkheperreseneb

Head of an Official (left) and Head of a Man with a Rosette Diadem (right)

Small Silver Crocodile Head and Ibis

Relief Showing Two Statues of Ramesses II

Stela of Irethoreru

Hippopotami and Hedgehog

Bust of a Statue of Sekhmet

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

The God Tutu as a Sphinx

Posthumous Stela Depicting Amenhotep I and Ahmose-Nefertari

Furniture Ornament or Finial in the Shape of a Duck or Goose

Ivory Ibis-Headed Thoth Figurine

Faience Bust of Isis

The God Tutu as a Sphinx

Head of Tutankhamun

Standing Faience Hippopotamus

Faience Bust of Isis

Head of a Roman Nobleman, Possibly Marc Anthony

Painted Coffin Interior

Torso of Akhenaten

Battle Axe with Handle, and a Blade from a Battle Axe

Arm-Shaped Censer with Falcon Headed Terminal

Arm-Shaped Censer with Falcon Headed Terminal

Face of Amenhotep II

Painted Coffin Interior

Statue of a Recumbent Lion

Head of an 18th Dynasty King, possible Ahmose or Amenhotep I

Counterweight for a Necklace in the Shape of Mut

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Face of a Lion Statue

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Head of an 18th Dynasty King, possible Ahmose or Amenhotep I

Relief from a Chapel Wall Depicting Amenhotep I Wearing the White Crown

Stela of a Soldier Named Amenemhat

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Relief from a Chapel Wall Depicting Amenhotep I Wearing the White Crown

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Sketch of Osiris

Cartonnage and Mummy of the Priest Hor

Statue of Queen Ankhenesmeryre II and her son Pepi II

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Jewellery Box with Lid

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Seated Statuette of Pepi I with Horus Falcon

Furniture Attachment in Shape of a Bound Prisoner

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Model Food Offering of a Bound Gazelle

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Furniture Inlays in Form of Djed Pillars and Tyt-Amulet

Faience Hes Vase with Cover

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Lion and Ointment Jar

Dish in the Form of a Bound Ibex

Head of a Cow Goddess

Shabti of Heqaib

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Kohl Pot with Openwork Design Featuring Falcons

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Ostracon Showing a Cat and a Mouse

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Relief Showing Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Offering Tables

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Statue of Queen Ankhenesmeryre II and her son Pepi II

Cartonnage and Mummy of the Priest Hor

Scribe Statue of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Scribe Satute of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Relief of the Royal Ka

Three Small Erotic Sculptures

Cartonnage and Mummy of the Priest Hor

Bronze Head of a Cat with Earrings

Cartonnage and Mummy of the Priest Hor

Terracotta Figure of a Lion

Cartonnage and Mummy of Gautseshenu

Cartonnage and Mummy of Gautseshenu

Wooden Shabti Belonging to Ramesses II

Relief Showing Man Feeding Calves

Mirror with Papyrus Handle and Two Ibex Heads

Statue of a Priest of Amun

Statuette of a Female Acrobat from the Tomb of Sa-Inher

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Figures of Four Frogs, a Hippo and a Pig

Magical Pottery Fish

Sunk Relief of a God or a Deified King

Wooden Shabti Belonging to Ramesses II

Seated Figure of a Scribe Under the Protection of Thoth

Statue of Neith

Wooden Statuette of a Woman

Egyptian Relief with Running Spiral

Falcon Head Terminal from a Necklace

Relief Showing Offering Bearers

Part of a Bowl Inscribed for Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye

Wood & Ivory Chair

Relief of Soldiers Honouring Their Lord

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

Block Statue of Ay

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Wooden Shabti Belonging to Ramesses II

Three Shabtis of Setau

Block Statue of Ay

Right Eye from an Anthropoid Coffin

Block Statue of Ay

Fragment of the Magic Wand or Clapper

Cartonnage and Mummy of Gautseshenu

Cartonnage Funerary Assembly

Physician's Box

Two Ivory Baboons

Stela of the God's-Father of Amun Pakeshi

Shabti of Neferptah

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Relief Showing a Kitchen Scene

Faience Vessel Decorated with Procession of Four Cows

Tile Fragment with Mandragora Leaves & Flowers

Shabti of Neferptah

Spoon with a Handle in the Shape of a Floral Bouquet

Three Shabtis of Setau

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Block Statue of Hor

Spoon with a Cartouche Shaped Bowl Decorated with a Pond

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

A Fragment of Relief from Deir el-Bahri Showing Attendants of Hatshepsut

A Pharaoh Standing with Sistrums before Hathor

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Ostraca from the Tomb of Nespekashuty

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Head & Bust from a Seated Statue

Three Shabtis of Setau

Face from a Coffin

Palace Wall Painting

Head in a Short Wig

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Amun-Re Wearing a Crown with Two Plumes

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Fragments of a Text

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Doorjamb of Thaasetimu

Ba Bird Shown on a Fragment of a Coffin

Face from an Anthropod Coffin

Base for a Votive Model of a Temple Gateway

Cartonnage and Mummy of Gautseshenu

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Relief Depicting a Nobleman

Cartonnage Funerary Assembly

Seated Statue of Nahktsaes

Old Kingdom Mummy Mask

Ram's Head Amulet

Painted Coffin Interior

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Tall Round Bottomed Decorated Pot

Cosmetic Container in Form of a Trussed Goose

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Amulet in the Shape of a Bull's Head

Wooden Statue of a Woman

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Relief of Goats & Herdsman

Relief Depicting a Nobleman

Meretseger Represented as a Snake

Fragment of Statue of Alexander the Great

Statue in Niche

Mummy Mask of a Man

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Statuette of Wadjet

Relief Blocks from the Tomb of Nespeqashuty

Fragments of a Text

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Coffin of Thothirdes

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Faience Plaque with Relief of King Iuput II

Mask of a Man's Face

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Glazed Tile with Palms

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Relief Depicting Offering Bearers

Barque Ornaments

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Painted Slender Jar

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Figure of a Male Child with a Figure of a Standing Man in the Background

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Relief Blocks from the Tomb of Nespeqashuty

Wooden Statue of Metjetji

Faience Lion Head from a Ritual Vessel

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Relief Fragment Depicting Senwosret I

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Coffin of Thothirdes

Two Wooden Statues of Metjetji

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Ma'at Feather

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Coffin of the Mayor of Thebes Pasebakhaienipet

Stela of the Temple Servant of Amun, Irtihareru

Female Figurine

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Statue of Scribe of the Granary Nykara and his family

Statue of Metjetji

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Ivory Kohl Container

Jar Lid with Human Face

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Shabti of Pediamenopet

Coffin of Thothirdes

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Stela of the Temple Servant of Amun, Irtihareru

Shabti of Pediamenopet

Boat Building Scene

Statue of Amenhotep III

Statue of Sa-Iset the Younger

Seated Statue of Amun

Alabaster Jar with Floral Collar in Relief

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

Faience Walking Lion

Statue of Amenhotep III

Seated Statue of Nahktsaes

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Shabti of Pediamenopet

Statue of Thutmose III

Relief Depicting Men Presenting Cattle

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Coffin of Thothirdes

Coffin of the Mayor of Thebes Pasebakhaienipet

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mayor of Thebes Pasebakhaienipet

Cylindrical Amulet

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Coffin of the Mayor of Thebes Pasebakhaienipet

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Hedgehog Rattle

Vessel Handle in the Shape of an Ibex

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

Offering Jar and Stand

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Statue of Sa-Iset the Younger

Two Halves of a Knife Handle

Statuette of a Male Deity

Mummy of Thothirdes

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Relief Depicting Akhty-hotep

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Tomb Relief of Itwesh (also known as Semenkhu-Ptah)

Ivory Kohl Container

Relief Depicting an Eternal Bouquet for the Deceased

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Statuette of a Male Deity

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Handle of Model Axe Inscribed for Amenhotep III

Palette in the Form of a Bird

Head of a King or Deity

Face from a Coffin

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Ostracon Depicting a Layout for a Relief

Third Intermediate Period Temple Donations

Kneeling Statue of Nesbanebdjedet

Statue of a Family Group

Hippopotamus Tusk with Carved Head

Green Basalt Sculpture of an Idealised Head

Stela of Maaty and Dedwi

Torso of Dionysus

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Relief Depicting Men Presenting Cattle

Fragment of an Offering List

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Two Halves of a Knife Handle

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Kaemwaset Kneeling with an Emblem of Hatshepsut

Alabaster Jar with Floral Collar in Relief

Headrest of Shemai

Cosmetic Dish in the Form of a Tilapia Fish

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Relief Decorated Ovoid Bottle

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpare

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Figure of a Scorpion

Statuette of Anubis

Isis and Wepwawet

Bowl with Floral Decoration

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Relief with Desert Scene

Relief Depicting an Eternal Bouquet for the Deceased

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Head from a Tomb Statue of a Man

Jar with Boat Designs

Shabtis and Funerary Figurines

Bag-Shaped Rock Crystal Vase

Female Figure with Upraised Arms

Amulets and Necklace with Frog-Shaped Beads

Cartonnage and Mummy of an Anonymous Man

Floral Tile Freize

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Headrest of Shemai

Two Princesses Each Holding a Sistrum & An Ankh Facing Their Enthroned Parents Amenhotep III and Tiye

Coffin of Ahmose, Son of the Mistress of the House Nahkte

Fragment of a Statue of Amenhotep I

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

An Enigmatic Fragment of a Statuette

Amulets and Small Objects

Funnel Shaped Lid for a Pottery Vessel

Mummy Portrait of a Man

Female Figure with Upraised Arms

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Wooden Cosmetics Box from Tomb of Sennedjem

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Female & Male Figurines

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Granite Sarcophagus with Palace Facade Design

Statue of Seti I

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Statue of Senwosret III as a Sphinx

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Amenhotep III Seated in a Double Pavilion Representing His Sed Festival, with Tiye Offering Life to Him

Head of a Mature Man

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Relief of Akhamenru

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Head of a Man with Tight Curly Hair

Face from a Composite Statue

Relief Fragment from the 11th Dynasty Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer, with 19th Dynasty Graffiti

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Face from a Composite Statue

Relief with Desert Scene

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Metal Vessels from a Temple Deposit

Coffin of Ahmose, Son of the Mistress of the House Nahkte

Vase of Pepi II

Relief Depicting Akhty-hotep

Ivory Male Statuette

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

Necklace Spacer with Cartouche of a Nubian King

Divine Beard from a Large Statue

Coffin of Ahmose, Son of the Mistress of the House Nahkte

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

Coffin of the Noble Lady Shep

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Statue of Thutmose III

Head of Seti II

Head of Ahmose I

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Head of Seti II

The Metternich Stela

Head of Nectanebo I or II

Statue of a Crocodile

Model Tambourine Showing the Barque of Bastet

Statuette of Amun

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Statue of the Reporter in Thebes Sebekemsaf

Storage Jars from the Tomb of Three Minor Wives of Thutmose III

Hippopotamus Head

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Glass Vessels and Ostraca from the Ramesside Period

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

The Osiris Shroud of Nesenaset and some Canopic Jars

Game Board and Pieces

Head of the Goddess Mut

Head of Nectanebo I or II

West Wall of the Chapel of the Mastaba of Nikauhor and Sekhemhathor

Funerary Stela of the God's Father Nesikhonsu

Lentoid Bottle Inscribed for God's Father Amenhotep

Statuette of The Great Craftsman in the Place-of-Truth, Karo

Head of the Goddess Mut

West Wall of the Chapel of the Mastaba of Nikauhor and Sekhemhathor

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

All Three Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Ostracon Depicting the God Ptah

Statue of Harbes, called Psamtiknefer, son of Ptahhotep, Holding a Figure of Osiris

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Head of Senwosret I

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Mask of a Man from a Coffin

Painted Wooden Coffin of Nesiamun

Painted Wooden Coffin of Nesiamun

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Painted Wooden Coffin of Nesiamun

Statue of a Crocodile

The Metternich Stela

Head of a Colossal Statue of Amenemhat III

Coffin of the Noble Lady Shep

Shabti Boxes of Ankhshepenwepet, Singer of the Residence of Amun

Statuette of The Great Craftsman in the Place-of-Truth, Karo

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Three Rishi Coffins

Ostracon depicting an animal fable or myth in the upper register and a princess in the lower

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Statue of Harbes, called Psamtiknefer, son of Ptahhotep, Holding a Figure of Osiris

Large Jar with Boats and Figures

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

Kneeling Statue of Ahmose II

Models of a Slaughter House and a Cow Giving Birth

Kohl Jar with Incised Figures

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Relief of Sekhemre-sewadjtawi Sobekhotep III Offering to Anuket and Satet

Jar with Flamingos

Coffins and Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Stela of Khety and His Wife Henet

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Coffins of Nephthys

The Metternich Stela

Head of a Statue of the God Sobek Shedeti

Four Painted Wooden Stelae

Jubilee Relief of Ramesses II

Ostracon with Fighting Bulls

Coffin, Mummy Board and Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

The Metternich Stela

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Incised Ware Bowl

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Paddle Doll and Nude Female Figurine

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine from the Tomb of Queen Neferu

Storage Jars from the Tomb of Three Minor Wives of Thutmose III

Pottery Vessels

Relief of Ramesses IX Facing an Hymn of Praise in His Honour

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

Statue of Harbes, called Psamtiknefer, son of Ptahhotep, Holding a Figure of Osiris

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Statue of Isis-Aphrodite

The Metternich Stela

Lion Gaming Pieces

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Bracelet of Sithathoryunet

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine belonging to Saiah son of Reniqer

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Decorative Tile

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Jar with Zigzag Panels

Three Rishi Coffins

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Inner Coffin of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Frog and Crocodile

Jewellery of Sithathoryunet

The Metternich Stela

Hippo, Frog and Crocodile

A Cow and Her Calf

Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Bronze Axe Head

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Mace Heads with Male Faces

Jar Made in Two Parts

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Large Jar with Boat Procession & Animals in Landscape

Large Jar with Boat Procession & Animals in Landscape

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Bronze Axe Head

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Modern Replica/Reconstruction of a New Kingdom Votive Model Temple Gateway

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Men and Laden Donkeys

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

Osiride Figure belonging to Ankhshepenwepet, Singer of the Residence of Amun

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Osiride Figure belonging to Ankhshepenwepet, Singer of the Residence of Amun

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Book of the Dead of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Wooden Estate Figure

Funerary Stela of the God's Father Neskhonsu

Storage Jars from the Tomb of Three Minor Wives of Thutmose III

Block Statue of Ankhwennefer

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Pedestal for a Small Statue

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

Human Figurines

Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

Modern Replica/Reconstruction of a New Kingdom Votive Model Temple Gateway

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

White Painted Wooden Anthropoid Coffin

Coffins of Nephthys

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

White Painted Wooden Anthropoid Coffin

Statue of Kaemsenu Looking Through His Chapel Wall

Funerary Equipment of Maruta, One of Three Minor Wives of Tutmosis III

White Limestone Statuette of the Scribe, Huy

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Gold Sandals, Toe and Finger Stalls Belonging to a minor wife of Thutmose III

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Menat Counterpoise (for Attachment to an Aegis)

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Fragment of a Water Clock with Cartouche of Alexander.

Relief of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II and the Goddess Hathor

Door Jambs of Rau

Box with Flamingo Design

Stela and Miniature Chapel of the Overseer of the Troops Sehetepib

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Statue of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II in the Jubilee Garment

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Coffin of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Sarcophagus of Wereshnefer, Priest of the Goddesses Mut, Nephthys, Sekmet, Neith, Satis

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Three Quartzite Statues from the 12th Dynasty.

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Sarcophagus of Wereshnefer, Priest of the Goddesses Mut, Nephthys, Sekmet, Neith, Satis

Wood & Leather Drum

Mace Heads with Male Faces

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Ceiling Fragment from the Palace of Amenhotep III Depicting Pigeons in Flight

Statue of a Queen

Gold Sandals, Toe and Finger Stalls Belonging to a minor wife of Thutmose III

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Stela Chapel and Seated Statue of the Reporter of the Vizier Senwosret

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

Statue of Amenemope-em-hat, Director of the Singers of the North and Overseer of the Singers of Amenemope

Chair or Bed Leg

Statues Belonging to the Scribe of the Divine Offerings Merer and the Scribe of the Royal Archives Senbi

Kushite Prince as Priest

Temple of Dendur

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Red Granite Sarcophagus of Usermontu, First Prophet of Montu, Lord of Thebes, Priest of Amun

Coffin of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harim of Amun

Anthropoid Coffin of Heribsenes

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Wig of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Shabtis of Sennedjem and Iynaferty

Model Brewery and Bakery

Ceiling Fragment from the Palace of Amenhotep III Depicting Pigeons in Flight

Upper Part of the Statue of an Official

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Canopic Jar of Maruta, One of Three Minor Wives of Tutmosis III

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Miniature "nw" Pot

Upper Part of a Statue

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

Chair Found in Pieces Outside Sealed Door of Hatnofer's Tomb

Head of a King, Possibly Montuhotep III

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Alabaster Canopic Jar

J Looking at Reliefs from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Model of a Lion's Head

Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists Taking Centre Stage in the Room

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Fragmentary Face of Khafre

Foundation Deposit

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Fragmentary Head of King Apries

Coffins of the singer Harmose (left) and an anonymous woman (right)

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Canopic Jar of Maruta, One of Three Minor Wives of Tutmosis III

Shabti of Tebure

Two Faience Tiles with the Throne Names of Seti II

Model of a Porch and Garden

Head of an Older Man

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Wooden Cosmetics Box

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Vessels, Ingots and Chains from the el-Tod Treasure

Model of a Lion's Head

Shabti of Tebure

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Block Statue of Ankhwennefer

Wooden Statues of Merti and His Wife

Textile Honouring the Goddess Hathor

Obsidian Fishtail Blade

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Model Brewery and Bakery

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Sarcophagus of Wereshnefer, Priest of the Goddesses Mut, Nephthys, Sekmet, Neith, Satis

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Beaker with Nile River Scene

Relief of a Battle Scene

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Vase in the Shape of a Female Monkey and Her Young

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Relief of an Offering Bearer with Pintail Ducks

Sarcophagus of Wereshnefer, Priest of the Goddesses Mut, Nephthys, Sekmet, Neith, Satis

Anthropoid Coffin of Heribsenes

Anthropoid Coffin of Heribsenes

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Coffin Base and Mummy of Khnumhotep, Estate Manager

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Two Relief Decorated Chalices, A Spacer and A Tile

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Funerary Goods of Ankhshepenwepet, Singer of the Residence of Amun

Carved Walking Sticks

Sarcophagus of Wereshnefer, Priest of the Goddesses Mut, Nephthys, Sekmet, Neith, Satis

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Bronze hes Vase

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Mentuemhat

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Jars with Lizards

Model of Man Ploughing

Statue of the Steward Au

Shabti Box of Gautsoshen

Faience Menat with Royal Name Wahibre

Ivory Unguent Box

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Cosmetic Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Spoon in the Shape of a Swimming Woman Holding a Gazelle or Ibex

Inner coffin of Ankhshepenwepet

Sarcophagus of Wereshnefer, Priest of the Goddesses Mut, Nephthys, Sekmet, Neith, Satis

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Head of a Scribe

Outer Coffin of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Carved Walking Sticks

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Statuette of a Standing Lion

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Carved Walking Sticks

Statue of Kaipunesut

The Tomb of Perneb

Head of Amenemhat III

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Wooden Statue of Merti

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Bead Shroud of Tabakenkhonsu, Decorated with the Four Sons of Horus

Part of the Head End of Pakherenkhonsu's Outer Anthropoid Coffin

Basket Containing Provisions

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Shabtis of Siptah

Rear of Inner Coffin of Shebenwen, Sistrum Player of Amun-Re, Daughter of Nedjhor

Lion Cub Statue

19th Century CE Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Wooden Inner Coffin of the Chantress of Amun, Tiye

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Four Carved Plaques

Bowl Shaped Like a Hieroglyph

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Relief of a Seated God

Miniature Ritual Set and Two Miniature Vessels

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Canopic Jar with Head of Hapy

Wooden Inner Coffin and Innermost Lid of the Chantress of Amun, Tiye

Coffins of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Offerings for Dagi

Objects from a Child's Tomb

Model Cattle Stable

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Relief Decorated Chalice

Ancient Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Demedji and Hennutsen

The Tomb of Perneb

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

The Tomb of Perneb

Basket Containing Provisions

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Shabtis of Siptah

Pottery Vessels

Plate Depicting a Man on Boat Alongside a Hippo & a Crocodile

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Brewer's Vat of Queen Mother Ankhenes-Pepi

Two Alabaster Shabti with the Throne Names of Siptah

Mummy Board of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Coffins of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Beaker with Nile River Scene

Fragmentary Face of Khafre

Ship Under Sail

Mask from One of Pakherenkhonsu's Coffins

The Tomb of Perneb

"Lord of Cat's Town"

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Shabti of the High Priest of Thoth, Djehutyirdis, born of Nepthysiti

Ostracon with a Small Satirical Sketch

Funerary Papyrus of the Chantress Teye

Ostracon Depicting a Pharaoh Slaying an Lion

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Coffins of Tabakmut

Innermost Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Mummy Board of Menkheperra

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

19th Century CE Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

19th Century CE Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Wooden Bed Frame With Bulls Feet on Legs

Statue of a Bound Prisoner

Cylinder Seal & (Modern) Impression

Wooden Statues of Merti and His Wife

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Statue of a Bound Prisoner

Inner Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Model Cattle Stable

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

"Lord of Cat's Town"

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Statue of Kaipunesut

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Statue of Kaipunesut

Detail from a Statue of Babaef

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Vase in the Shape of a Duck

Wooden Statues of Merti and His Wife

The Tomb of Perneb

Amduat of Gautsoshen, Mistress of the House, Chantress of Amun-Ra

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Statue of Kaipunesut

Temple of Dendur

Inner Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Rear of Inner Coffin of Shebenwen, Sistrum Player of Amun-Re, Daughter of Nedjor

Mummy Board of Henettawy

Inner Coffin of Shebenwen, Sistrum Player of Amun-Re, Daughter of Nedjhor

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Relief from a Gateway in the Area of the Palace of Apries in Memphis

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Statue of Kaipunesut

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Two Headless Statues of Babaef

Temple of Dendur

Coffins and Mummy of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Head of a Female Personification of an Estate

Relief from a Gateway in the Area of the Palace of Apries in Memphis

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Wooden Bed Frame With Bulls Feet on Legs

Statue of a Standing Man

Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Funerary Goods of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harem of Amun

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Sarcophagus of Mindjedef

Two Headless Statues of Babaef

Granite Sarcophagus of Wennefer

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Vulture Hieroglyph on Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Statue of a Queen

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Mummy Board of Tabakmut

Mummy Baord and Inner Coffin of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Sarcophagus of Mindjedef

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Demedji and Hennutsen

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Footboard of Pakherenkhonsu's Coffin

Shabti and Shabti Boxes of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Inner coffin of Ankhshepenwepet

The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu

West Wall of the Chapel of Kaemsenu

Inner Coffin of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

The Letters of Heqanakht

Stand for an Offering Basin With the Name of King Khafre

Temple of Dendur

Masks and Fragments from Pakherenkhonsu's Coffins

Flask in the Shape of a Goose

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Hippopotamus

Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

Head of a Female Figure

Temple of Dendur

Coffin of Nefnefret with Rishi Coffin Beyond

Fragment of Pakherenkhonsu's Coffin

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Coffin of Nefnefret

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Temple of Dendur

Ship Under Sail

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Shabti and Shabti Boxes of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Stela of the Gatekeeper Maati

Innermost Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Coffins of Amenemopet

Ship Under Sail

Temple of Dendur

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Diadem with Gazelles, a Stag and Flowers

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Outer Coffin of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Wooden Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Coffin of Nefnefret

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Shabti of Senebimi

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Inner Coffin of Amenemopet

All Three Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Stela of the Overseer of Artisans Irtisen

Mummy Board of Henettawy (left) and Coffins of Menkheperra (right)

Gazelle Found in the Burial of Ankhshepenwepet

Wooden Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Outer Coffin of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Libation Dish Shaped Like the Hieroglyphs "ka" and "ankh"

Outermost Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Outer Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Libation Dish Shaped Like the Hieroglyphs "ka" and "ankh"

Book of the Dead of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Outermost Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Mummy Board of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Cartonnage of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Outer Coffin of Nany, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun

Funerary Papyrus of the Chantress Teye

Stand for an Offering Basin With the Name of King Khafre

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Scenes from a King's Thirty Year Jubilee

Inner Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Stand for an Offering Basin With the Name of King Khafre

Inner Coffin of Amenemopet

Inner Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

All Three Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Mummy of Artemidora, Daughter of Harpokras

Outer Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Middle Kingdom Model House

Clay Figurines of Women

Inner Coffin of Amenemopet

Lid of an Ointment Jar

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Coffin of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harim of Amun

Basin and Ewer Displayed in the Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Mummy of Artemidora, Daughter of Harpokras

Inner Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Stela of Nebre (or Reneb)

Inner Coffin of Henettawy, Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun-Ra

Mummy of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Middle Kingdom Model House

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Outer Coffin of Tabakmut

Inner Coffin of Menkheperra

Ancient Model Houses In Front of A Picture of House Ruins from a Similar Era

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Outer Coffin of Tabakmut

Handle of a Ceremonial Knife

Inner Coffin of Menkheperra

Shabti Boxes and Shabtis of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harim of Amun

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Outer Coffin of Menkheperra

Outer Coffin of Menkheperra

Mummy Board of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harim of Amun

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Wooden Face from an Anthropoid Coffin

Head of a Bes Image

Dioritic gneiss Bowl

Mummy Board of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harim of Amun

Lid of the Sarcophagus of the Royal Lady Kawit

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Shroud Painted with a Woman in a Fringed Dress Flanked by Deities

Inner Coffin of Tabakmut

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet with the Lid of the Royal Lady Kawit's Sarcophagus

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Youth in a Tunic and Mantel

Amduat of Djedmutesankh, Leading Lady, First Chief of the Harim of Amun

Red Granite Sarcophagus of Usermontu, First Prophet of Montu, Lord of Thebes, Priest of Amun

Fragmentary Shroud Painted with a Bearded Young Man

Canopic Jars with Heads of Qebehsenuef, Hapy, and Duamutef

Three Mummy Portraits

Handle of a Ceremonial Knife

Temple of Dendur, with two statues of Amenhotep III in front

Ornamental Comb

Canopic Jar with Head of Duamutef

Ornamental Comb

Carved Ceremonial Palette

Coffin and Grave Goods

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Funerary Stela of the Royal Sealer Indi and his wife the Priestess of Hathor, Mutmuti of Thinis

Funerary Stela of the Royal Sealer Indi and his wife the Priestess of Hathor, Mutmuti of Thinis

Wooden Stela, Made from a Writing Board

(Unlabelled) Copies of Reliefs and Patterns

Cast of an Architrave of King Khafre

Pieces of Pots with Inscriptions

Temple of Dendur with two Statues of Amenhotep III In Front

Model of the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur

Model of the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur

Shabti of Seti I

Model of the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur

Temple of Dendur with two Statues of Amenhotep III In Front

Pieces of Glass Vessels

Early Middle Kingdom Writing Boards

Fragment of a Writing Board

Temple of Dendur with two Statues of Amenhotep III In Front

Part of a Clay Seal and Diagram of How the Sealing Worked

Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Relief Fragment Depicting Two Bowing Courtiers Behind Nefertiti

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