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Ostracon with a Sketch of a Hippopotamus

From Deir el-Bahri, Thebes.

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, joint reign of Thumose III and Hatshepsut, c. 1479-1458.

Acc. No.: 23.3.6

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Hippopotamus

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Basket Containing Provisions

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Four Carved Plaques

Basket Containing Provisions

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Carved Walking Sticks

Carved Walking Sticks

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

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

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

Cosmetic Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Carved Walking Sticks

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

Relief of a Battle Scene

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

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

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Alabaster Canopic Jar

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

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

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

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

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

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

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

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

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Statue of a Queen

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

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Door Jambs of Rau

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Inscribed Funerary Cones

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

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

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Pedestal for a Small Statue

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

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

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Three Rishi Coffins

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

Pottery Vessels

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

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Three Rishi Coffins

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Game Board and Pieces

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

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

Hippopotamus Head

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Statue of Thutmose III

Head of Ahmose I

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

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

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

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Face from a Composite Statue

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Face from a Composite Statue

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Gold Collars and Pectorals

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

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

Fragment of a Statue of Amenhotep I

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

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

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Kaemwaset Kneeling with an Emblem of Hatshepsut

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

Handle of Model Axe Inscribed for Amenhotep III

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

Statue of Thutmose III

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Statue of Amenhotep III

Statue of Amenhotep III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Ma'at Feather

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Painted Slender Jar

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Glazed Tile with Palms

Mask of a Man's Face

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Meretseger Represented as a Snake

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Cosmetic Container in Form of a Trussed Goose

Tall Round Bottomed Decorated Pot

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Palace Wall Painting

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Three Shabtis of Setau

Head & Bust from a Seated Statue

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

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

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Spoon with a Cartouche Shaped Bowl Decorated with a Pond

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Spoon with a Handle in the Shape of a Floral Bouquet

Shabti of Neferptah

Three Shabtis of Setau

Tile Fragment with Mandragora Leaves & Flowers

Relief Showing a Kitchen Scene

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Shabti of Neferptah

Fragment of the Magic Wand or Clapper

Block Statue of Ay

Block Statue of Ay

Three Shabtis of Setau

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

Block Statue of Ay

Relief of Soldiers Honouring Their Lord

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

Wood & Ivory Chair

Relief Showing Offering Bearers

Wooden Statuette of a Woman

Egyptian Relief with Running Spiral

Magical Pottery Fish

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Mirror with Papyrus Handle and Two Ibex Heads

Relief Showing Man Feeding Calves

Scribe Statue of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Scribe Satute of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Relief Showing Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Offering Tables

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Kohl Pot with Openwork Design Featuring Falcons

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Dish in the Form of a Bound Ibex

Head of a Cow Goddess

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Faience Hes Vase with Cover

Furniture Inlays in Form of Djed Pillars and Tyt-Amulet

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Model Food Offering of a Bound Gazelle

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Furniture Attachment in Shape of a Bound Prisoner

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Jewellery Box with Lid

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Four Statues of Sekhmet

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

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Stela of a Soldier Named Amenemhat

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

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

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Face of a Lion Statue

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Counterweight for a Necklace in the Shape of Mut

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

Face of Amenhotep II

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

Torso of Akhenaten

Head of Tutankhamun

Ivory Ibis-Headed Thoth Figurine

Posthumous Stela Depicting Amenhotep I and Ahmose-Nefertari

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Bust of a Statue of Sekhmet

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

Statue of Amun-Re or Amunhotep III

Relief Showing Akhenaten and His Daughter Offering to the Aten

The Wilbour Plaque

Faience Tile with Lapwing Motif

Painting of a Statue of a King

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