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Magical Pottery Fish

Perhaps used in rituals, as a rattle.

Provenance unknown.

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III or Akhenaten, c. 1390-1336 BCE.

Acc. No.: 48.111

Magical Pottery Fish

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Jewellery Box with Lid

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Statue of Amun-Re or Amunhotep III

Posthumous Stela Depicting Amenhotep I and Ahmose-Nefertari

Glazed Tile with Palms

Tile Fragment with Mandragora Leaves & Flowers

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

Four Carved Plaques

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

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

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Hippopotamus Head

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Head of a Cow Goddess

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

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

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

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

Face from a Composite Statue

Face from a Composite Statue

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Pottery Vessels

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

Pedestal for a Small Statue

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Statue of Amenhotep III

Statue of Amenhotep III

Face of a Lion Statue

Faience Tile with Lapwing Motif

Relief Showing Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Offering Tables

Faience Hes Vase with Cover

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

Bust of a Statue of Sekhmet

Egyptian Relief with Running Spiral

Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Ma'at Feather

Cosmetic Container in Form of a Trussed Goose

Mirror with Papyrus Handle and Two Ibex Heads

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Counterweight for a Necklace in the Shape of Mut

Fragment of the Magic Wand or Clapper

Wooden Statuette of a Woman

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Model Food Offering of a Bound Gazelle

Ivory Ibis-Headed Thoth Figurine

Tall Round Bottomed Decorated Pot

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

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

Dish in the Form of a Bound Ibex

Wood & Ivory Chair

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Furniture Inlays in Form of Djed Pillars and Tyt-Amulet

Furniture Attachment in Shape of a Bound Prisoner

Kaemwaset Kneeling with an Emblem of Hatshepsut

Head & Bust from a Seated Statue

Mask of a Man's Face

Relief Showing a Kitchen Scene

Palace Wall Painting

Relief Showing Man Feeding Calves

Torso of Akhenaten

Relief Showing Akhenaten and His Daughter Offering to the Aten

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

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

The Wilbour Plaque

Relief of Soldiers Honouring Their Lord

Relief Showing Offering Bearers

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Block Statue of Ay

Block Statue of Ay

Block Statue of Ay

Spoon with a Handle in the Shape of a Floral Bouquet

Spoon with a Cartouche Shaped Bowl Decorated with a Pond

Painting of a Statue of a King

Three Shabtis of Setau

Three Shabtis of Setau

Three Shabtis of Setau

Shabti of Neferptah

Shabti of Neferptah

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

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