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

Head of the Goddess Mut

Head of the Goddess Mut

Barque Ornaments

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

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Coffin of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Shabtis of Sennedjem and Iynaferty

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

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

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Wooden Cosmetics Box from Tomb of Sennedjem

Wooden Cosmetics Box

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Coffins of Amenemopet

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Outer Coffin of Amenemopet

Inner Coffin of Amenemopet

Inner Coffin of Amenemopet

Inner Coffin of Amenemopet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coffins of Tabakmut

Outer Coffin of Tabakmut

Outer Coffin of Tabakmut

Inner Coffin of Tabakmut

Mummy Board of Tabakmut

All Three Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Inner Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Outermost Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

All Three Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Outermost Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Inner Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Inner Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

All Three Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Outer Anthropoid Coffin of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

Coffins of Tabakenkhonsu, Mistress of the House

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

Mummy Board of Henettawy

Outer Coffin of Menkheperra

Outer Coffin of Menkheperra

Inner Coffin of Menkheperra

Inner Coffin of Menkheperra

Mummy Board of Menkheperra

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

Shabti Box of Gautsoshen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Coffin of Wedjarenes, Mistress of the House

Funerary Goods of Ankhshepenwepet, Singer of the Residence of Amun

Gazelle Found in the Burial of Ankhshepenwepet

Shabti Boxes of Ankhshepenwepet, Singer of the Residence of Amun

Inner coffin of Ankhshepenwepet

Inner coffin of Ankhshepenwepet

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

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

Statuette of Anubis

Masks and Fragments from Pakherenkhonsu's Coffins

Mask from One of Pakherenkhonsu's Coffins

Fragment of Pakherenkhonsu's Coffin

Footboard of Pakherenkhonsu's Coffin

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

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

Outer Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Inner Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Inner Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Innermost Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Innermost Coffin of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Cartonnage of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

Mummy of Kharushere, Doorkeeper of the House of Amun

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

Funerary Stela of the God's Father Neskhonsu

Funerary Stela of the God's Father Nesikhonsu

Stela of the Temple Servant of Amun, Irtihareru

Four Painted Wooden Stelae

Stela of the Temple Servant of Amun, Irtihareru

Stela of the God's-Father of Amun Pakeshi

Kushite Prince as Priest

Statue of Neith

Seated Statue of Amun

Model Tambourine Showing the Barque of Bastet

Third Intermediate Period Temple Donations

Statuette of Wadjet

Divine Beard from a Large Statue

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

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

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Relief from the Tomb of Bakenrenef

Block Statue of Ankhwennefer

Block Statue of Ankhwennefer

Amulets and Small Objects

Fragmentary Head of King Apries

Kneeling Statue of Ahmose II

Faience Menat with Royal Name Wahibre

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

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

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

Relief of Akhamenru

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Mentuemhat

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Ostraca from the Tomb of Nespekashuty

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Reliefs from the Tomb of Nespakashuty

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

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

Canopic Jars with Heads of Qebehsenuef, Hapy, and Duamutef

Canopic Jar with Head of Duamutef

Canopic Jar with Head of Hapy

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

Menat Counterpoise (for Attachment to an Aegis)

Lentoid Bottle Inscribed for God's Father Amenhotep

Vulture Hieroglyph on Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Statue of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II in the Jubilee Garment

Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom

Relief of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II and the Goddess Hathor

Stela of the Gatekeeper Maati

Relief of an Offering Bearer with Pintail Ducks

Head of Senwosret I

Statue of Senwosret III as a Sphinx

Model of the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur

Model of the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur

Model of the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur

Jewellery of Sithathoryunet

Bracelet of Sithathoryunet

Paddle Doll and Nude Female Figurine

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II

Three Quartzite Statues from the 12th Dynasty.

Stela of the Overseer of Artisans Irtisen

Statue of the Reporter in Thebes Sebekemsaf

Models of a Slaughter House and a Cow Giving Birth

Model of a Porch and Garden

Wooden Estate Figure

Stela of Khety and His Wife Henet

Coffin Base and Mummy of Khnumhotep, Estate Manager

Shabti of Senebimi

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Stela and Miniature Chapel of the Overseer of the Troops Sehetepib

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

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

Vessels, Ingots and Chains from the el-Tod Treasure

Head of a Statue of the God Sobek Shedeti

Head of a Colossal Statue of Amenemhat III

Stela of Nebre (or Reneb)

Textile Honouring the Goddess Hathor

Objects from a Child's Tomb

Obsidian Fishtail Blade

Mace Heads with Male Faces

Mace Heads with Male Faces

Beaker with Nile River Scene

Beaker with Nile River Scene

Jars with Lizards

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

Incised Ware Bowl

Box with Flamingo Design

Jar with Flamingos

Large Jar with Boats and Figures

Large Jar with Boat Procession & Animals in Landscape

Large Jar with Boat Procession & Animals in Landscape

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

The Tomb of Perneb

Handle of a Ceremonial Knife

Carved Ceremonial Palette

Ornamental Comb

Ornamental Comb

Handle of a Ceremonial Knife

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

Cylinder Seal & (Modern) Impression

Chair or Bed Leg

Bowl Shaped Like a Hieroglyph

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

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

Lion Gaming Pieces

Frog and Crocodile

Hippo, Frog and Crocodile

Human Figurines

Wooden Bed Frame With Bulls Feet on Legs

Wooden Bed Frame With Bulls Feet on Legs

Lion Cub Statue

Dioritic gneiss Bowl

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Basin and Ewer Displayed in the Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Statue of a Standing Man

Cast of an Architrave of King Khafre

Statue of Kaipunesut

Statue of Kaipunesut

Statue of Kaipunesut

Statue of Kaipunesut

Statue of Kaipunesut

Scenes from a King's Thirty Year Jubilee

Fragmentary Face of Khafre

Fragmentary Face of Khafre

Head of a Female Personification of an Estate

The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu

The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu

Sarcophagus of Mindjedef

Sarcophagus of Mindjedef

Stand for an Offering Basin With the Name of King Khafre

Stand for an Offering Basin With the Name of King Khafre

Stand for an Offering Basin With the Name of King Khafre

Ship Under Sail

Ship Under Sail

Ship Under Sail

Miniature Ritual Set and Two Miniature Vessels

Miniature "nw" Pot

Head of an Older Man

Two Headless Statues of Babaef

Two Headless Statues of Babaef

Detail from a Statue of Babaef

Statue of a Bound Prisoner

Statue of a Bound Prisoner

Demedji and Hennutsen

Demedji and Hennutsen

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

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

Wooden Statues of Merti and His Wife

Wooden Statues of Merti and His Wife

Wooden Statues of Merti and His Wife

Wooden Statue of Merti

Vase in the Shape of a Female Monkey and Her Young

"Lord of Cat's Town"

"Lord of Cat's Town"

Brewer's Vat of Queen Mother Ankhenes-Pepi

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

West Wall of the Chapel of Kaemsenu

Statue of Kaemsenu Looking Through His Chapel Wall

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

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Lid of the Sarcophagus of the Royal Lady Kawit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Clay Figurines of Women

Flask in the Shape of a Goose

Faience Walking Lion

Lid of an Ointment Jar

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine from the Tomb of Queen Neferu

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine belonging to Saiah son of Reniqer

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Cattle Stable

Model Cattle Stable

Model Brewery and Bakery

Model Brewery and Bakery

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

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

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Head of a Female Figure

The Letters of Heqanakht

Head of a King, Possibly Montuhotep III

Offerings for Dagi

Head of a Scribe

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Statue of the Steward Au

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Coffins of Nephthys

Coffins of Nephthys

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

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

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Head of Amenemhat III

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

Middle Kingdom Model House

Middle Kingdom Model House

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

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

Model of Man Ploughing

A Cow and Her Calf

Men and Laden Donkeys

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Upper Part of a Statue

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet

Diadem with Gazelles, a Stag and Flowers

Vase in the Shape of a Duck

Wooden Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Wooden Statue of the Vizier Iuy

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

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

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

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

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

Three Rishi Coffins

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Coffin and Grave Goods

Game Board and Pieces

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Three Rishi Coffins

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

Coffin of Nefnefret

Coffin of Nefnefret

Coffin of Nefnefret with Rishi Coffin Beyond

Early Middle Kingdom Writing Boards

Fragment of a Writing Board

Wooden Stela, Made from a Writing Board

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

Fragment of a Statue of Amenhotep I

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Statue of a Queen

Statue of a Queen

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

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

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Basket Containing Provisions

Basket Containing Provisions

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

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Statue of Thutmose III

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Door Jambs of Rau

Carved Walking Sticks

Carved Walking Sticks

Carved Walking Sticks

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

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

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

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

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

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Gold Collars and Pectorals

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

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

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

Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Relief of a Battle Scene

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

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

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

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Hippopotamus

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

Pieces of Pots with Inscriptions

Pieces of Glass Vessels

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

Cosmetic Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

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

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

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Relief Fragment Depicting Two Bowing Courtiers Behind Nefertiti

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

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

Shabtis of Siptah

Shabtis of Siptah

Bronze Axe Head

Bronze Axe Head

Wooden Face from an Anthropoid Coffin

Pedestal for a Small Statue

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

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

Statue of Seti I

Jubilee Relief of Ramesses II

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Head of Nectanebo I or II

Head of Nectanebo I or II

Relief of a Seated God

The Metternich Stela

The Metternich Stela

The Metternich Stela

The Metternich Stela

The Metternich Stela

The Metternich Stela

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Model of a Lion's Head

Model of a Lion's Head

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Wooden Outer Coffin of the Charioteer Iotafamun

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

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

Wooden Inner Coffin of the Chantress of Amun, Tiye

Anthropoid Coffin of Heribsenes

Anthropoid Coffin of Heribsenes

Anthropoid Coffin of Heribsenes

The Osiris Shroud of Nesenaset and some Canopic Jars

White Painted Wooden Anthropoid Coffin

White Painted Wooden Anthropoid Coffin

Painted Wooden Coffin of Nesiamun

Painted Wooden Coffin of Nesiamun

Painted Wooden Coffin of Nesiamun

Coffin of the Noble Lady Shep

Coffin of the Noble Lady Shep

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

Wood & Leather Drum

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

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

Temple of Dendur

Head of a Bes Image

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Temple of Dendur with two Statues of Amenhotep III In Front

Statue of a Crocodile

Statue of a Crocodile

Temple of Dendur with two Statues of Amenhotep III In Front

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Statue of Amenhotep III

Statue of Amenhotep III

Temple of Dendur with two Statues of Amenhotep III In Front

Head of Ahmose I

Statue of Thutmose III

Temple of Dendur

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

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

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

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

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

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

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

19th Century CE Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

19th Century CE Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

19th Century CE Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

Ancient Graffiti on the Temple of Dendur

Temple of Dendur

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Granite Sarcophagus of Wennefer

Statuette of a Standing Lion

Statue of Isis-Aphrodite

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

Youth in a Tunic and Mantel

Three Mummy Portraits

Fragmentary Shroud Painted with a Bearded Young Man

Mummy of Artemidora, Daughter of Harpokras

Mummy of Artemidora, Daughter of Harpokras

Bronze "Egyptianising" Shears Inlaid with Silver and Black Copper

(Unlabelled) Copies of Reliefs and Patterns

Shabti of Seti I

Shabti of Tebure

Shabti of Tebure

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

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Isis and Wepwawet

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

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

Ivory Unguent Box

White Limestone Statuette of the Scribe, Huy

Amulets and Necklace with Frog-Shaped Beads

Upper Part of the Statue of an Official

Two Faience Tiles with the Throne Names of Seti II

Two Alabaster Shabti with the Throne Names of Siptah

Decorative Tile

Bronze hes Vase

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

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Seated Figure of a Scribe Under the Protection of Thoth

Ostracon Depicting the God Ptah

Ostracon with a Small Satirical Sketch

Ostracon with Fighting Bulls

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

Ostracon Depicting a Pharaoh Slaying an Lion

Glass Vessels and Ostraca from the Ramesside Period

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Ostracon Depicting a Layout for a Relief

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Head of Seti II

Head of Seti II

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Sarcophagus of Harkhebi

Funerary Papyrus of the Chantress Teye

Funerary Papyrus of the Chantress Teye

Metal Vessels from a Temple Deposit

Two Relief Decorated Chalices, A Spacer and A Tile

Relief Decorated Chalice

Statuette of Amun

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