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Lion Gargoyle

From the pyramid temple of Senwosret I, Lisht.

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

Acc. No.: 09.180.530

Fragment of a Writing Board

Early Middle Kingdom Writing Boards

Wooden Stela, Made from a Writing Board

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

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Lid of the Sarcophagus of the Royal Lady Kawit

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

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

Middle Kingdom Model House

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Clay Figurines of Women

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Lid of an Ointment Jar

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Middle Kingdom Model House

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Stela of the Overseer of Artisans Irtisen

Stela of the Gatekeeper Maati

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Coffin of Nefnefret

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

Head of a Female Figure

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

Coffin of Nefnefret with Rishi Coffin Beyond

Coffin of Nefnefret

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

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

The Letters of Heqanakht

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

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

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

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

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Model Cattle Stable

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Cattle Stable

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Offerings for Dagi

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Head of Amenemhat III

Head of a Scribe

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model of Man Ploughing

Coffin Base and Mummy of Khnumhotep, Estate Manager

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Statue of the Steward Au

Relief of an Offering Bearer with Pintail Ducks

Model Brewery and Bakery

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Model of a Porch and Garden

Vessels, Ingots and Chains from the el-Tod Treasure

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Upper Part of a Statue

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

Model Brewery and Bakery

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

Head of a King, Possibly Montuhotep III

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

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

Statue of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II in the Jubilee Garment

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

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

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Three Quartzite Statues from the 12th Dynasty.

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Relief of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II and the Goddess Hathor

Stela and Miniature Chapel of the Overseer of the Troops Sehetepib

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Coffins of Nephthys

Wooden Estate Figure

Men and Laden Donkeys

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

A Cow and Her Calf

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine belonging to Saiah son of Reniqer

Paddle Doll and Nude Female Figurine

Jewellery of Sithathoryunet

Bracelet of Sithathoryunet

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine from the Tomb of Queen Neferu

Models of a Slaughter House and a Cow Giving Birth

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

Head of a Statue of the God Sobek Shedeti

Coffins of Nephthys

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Stela of Khety and His Wife Henet

Head of a Colossal Statue of Amenemhat III

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Head of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Statue of the Reporter in Thebes Sebekemsaf

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

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

Statue of Senwosret III as a Sphinx

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

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Bag-Shaped Rock Crystal Vase

Shabtis and Funerary Figurines

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Fragment of an Offering List

Stela of Maaty and Dedwi

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Faience Walking Lion

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Hedgehog Rattle

Cylindrical Amulet

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Jar Lid with Human Face

Relief Fragment Depicting Senwosret I

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Relief Depicting Offering Bearers

Wooden Statue of a Woman

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Head in a Short Wig

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Two Ivory Baboons

Physician's Box

Falcon Head Terminal from a Necklace

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

Shabti of Heqaib

Standing Faience Hippopotamus

Hippopotami and Hedgehog

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