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Bucrania

Painted skulls of oxen, goats & other animals placed in graves at numerous sites from Sudan through Middle Egypt. Called the Pan Culture, as first discovered in shallow pan shaped graves.

Second Intermediate Period, c.1786-1570 BC

Acc. No.s: 16.2.24, 16.2.25, 16.2.26, 16.2.27, 16.2.28, 16.2.29, 16.2.31, 16.2.33, 16.2.34, 16.2.35, 16.2.36, 16.2.37, 16.2.41, 16.2.43

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Cow Goddess

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Seated Figure of a Scribe Under the Protection of Thoth

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

Facade of a Small Shrine

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Two Princesses Worshipping the Aten

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Facade of a Small Shrine

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Facade of a Small Shrine

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Statuette of Wadjet

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Barque Ornaments

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Faience Walking Lion

Statue of Amenhotep III

Seated Statue of Amun

Statue of Amenhotep III

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Statue of Thutmose III

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Third Intermediate Period Temple Donations

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Ostracon Depicting a Layout for a Relief

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Statuette of Anubis

Isis and Wepwawet

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

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

Fragment of a Votive Statue

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

Amulets and Necklace with Frog-Shaped Beads

Fragment of a Statue of Amenhotep I

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Face of a Statue of Thutmose III with a Modern Cast of the Body

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Cosmetic Jar with Lions, Hunting Scenes and Captives

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

Gold Collars and Pectorals

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

Statue of Seti I

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Wooden Cosmetics Box from Tomb of Sennedjem

Face from a Composite Statue

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

Face from a Composite Statue

Divine Beard from a Large Statue

Anubis On a Shrine

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

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

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Metal Vessels from a Temple Deposit

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Anubis On a Shrine

Ornamental Alabaster Vase

Game Board and Pieces

Head of Seti II

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Head of Ahmose I

Head of Seti II

Model Tambourine Showing the Barque of Bastet

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Hippopotamus Head

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Statue of Meryre and Iniuy

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

Lion Shaped Vessel

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

Head of the Goddess Mut

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

The Osiris Shroud of Nesenaset and some Canopic Jars

Alabaster Vase in the Form of an Ibex

Head of the Goddess Mut

Glass Vessels and Ostraca from the Ramesside Period

Anubis On a Shrine

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

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Bed of Tutankhamun

Ostracon Depicting the God Ptah

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Bed of Tutankhamun

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Three Rishi Coffins

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Alabaster Basin with Boat with Antelope-Headed Bow and Stern

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

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

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

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine from the Tomb of Queen Neferu

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

Pottery Vessels

Coffins of Nephthys

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Ostracon with Fighting Bulls

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

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

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Jubilee Relief of Ramesses II

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Ostracon of a Cat Herding Geese

Statue of Amenemhat III

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine belonging to Saiah son of Reniqer

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

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

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Three Rishi Coffins

A Cow and Her Calf

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

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

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Detail from Coffin of Khui, Depicting Him and His Dog Iupu

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose's Cat

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Decorative Tile

Men and Laden Donkeys

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Bronze Axe Head

Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Bronze Axe Head

Chair with Legs in the Shape of Duck Heads

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Alabaster Vessel and Statuette

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Decoration on the Third Shrine of Tutankhamun

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

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

Coffins of Nephthys

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

Funerary Bed with Cow Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Pedestal for a Small Statue

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

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

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Coffin of Ahmose-Nefertari with J for Scale

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

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

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Osirian Pillar of Senwosret I

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Door Jambs of Rau

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Flooring from Amarna

Coffin of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Statue of a Queen

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

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

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model Boat from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

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

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Model Brewery and Bakery

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

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

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

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

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

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Shabtis of Sennedjem and Iynaferty

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Head of a King, Possibly Montuhotep III

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

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

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Upper Part of a Statue

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

Upper Part of the Statue of an Official

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

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

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Box with Name of Amenhotep III, plus Beads

Shabti of Tebure

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Flooring from Amarna

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Shabti of Tebure

Model Brewery and Bakery

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Inner Coffin and Mask of One of the Fetuses from Tutankhamun's Tomb

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Alabaster Canopic Jar

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

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Textile Honouring the Goddess Hathor

Wooden Cosmetics Box

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

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

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

3 Wooden Shabti of Tutankhamun

Walking Stick Decorated with a Nubian and an Asiatic

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Stela of Amenemhat

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Relief of a Battle Scene

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Two Faience Tiles with the Throne Names of Seti II

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Carved Walking Sticks

Model of Man Ploughing

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Flooring from Amarna

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

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

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Shabti Box of Gautsoshen

Head of a Scribe

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Statue of the Steward Au

Outer and Inner Coffin of One of the Fetuses in Tutankhamun's Tomb

Bronze hes Vase

Ivory Unguent Box

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Carved Walking Sticks

Carved Walking Sticks

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Basket Containing Provisions

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

Head of Amenemhat III

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

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

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

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

Four Carved Plaques

Statues of Senwosret I

Wooden Inner Coffin of the Chantress of Amun, Tiye

Statues of Senwosret I

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Fragment of Paving from Amarna

Statues of Senwosret I

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Basket Containing Provisions

Shabtis of Siptah

Stela or Offering Table Bearing the Name of Senwosret II

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Offerings for Dagi

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Cattle Stable

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Two Alabaster Shabti with the Throne Names of Siptah

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

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

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

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

Shabtis of Siptah

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Tomb Relief with Musicians

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

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Model Cattle Stable

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Ostracon Depicting a Pharaoh Slaying an Lion

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Vase in the Shape of a Duck

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

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

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Statue of a Queen

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

The Letters of Heqanakht

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Flask in the Shape of a Goose

Coffin of Nefnefret

Coffin of Nefnefret with Rishi Coffin Beyond

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Wooden Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Diadem with Gazelles, a Stag and Flowers

Coffin of Nefnefret

Wooden Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Middle Kingdom Model House

Middle Kingdom Model House

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

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

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

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Maya at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

New Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

TNew Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Tomb of Maya at Saqqara

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

Tomb of Tia at Saqqara

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