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Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

The pieces of gold foil from the underside of the coffin were eventually restored by attaching them to a plexiglass form.

From KV55, Valley of the Kings.

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, c. 1351-1334 BCE.

Acc. No.: JE39627B(?)

Statue of Princess Ankhesenpaaten

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

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

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

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

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

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

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

Ostracon with Fighting Bulls

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

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

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

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

TNew Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

New Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Flooring from Amarna

Flooring from Amarna

Flooring from Amarna

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Walking Stick Decorated with a Nubian and an Asiatic

Chair with Legs in the Shape of Duck Heads

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Shabti of Tutankhamun

3 Wooden Shabti of Tutankhamun

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Alabaster Vessel and Statuette

Ornamental Alabaster Vase

Cosmetic Jar with Lions, Hunting Scenes and Captives

Alabaster Basin with Boat with Antelope-Headed Bow and Stern

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Lion Shaped Vessel

Alabaster Vase in the Form of an Ibex

Bed of Tutankhamun

Bed of Tutankhamun

Model Boat from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Cow Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

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

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

Decoration on the Third Shrine of Tutankhamun

Anubis On a Shrine

Anubis On a Shrine

Anubis On a Shrine

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Facade of a Small Shrine

Facade of a Small Shrine

Facade of a Small Shrine

Fragment of Paving from Amarna

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Two Princesses Worshipping the Aten

Box with Name of Amenhotep III, plus Beads

Statue of Meryre and Iniuy

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

Sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose's Cat

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

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

Cypriot "Milk Bowl"

Mycenean Pilgrim Flask

Egyptian Relief with Running Spiral

Jewellery Box with Lid

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

Shabti of the Lady Sati

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

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Furniture Inlays in Form of Djed Pillars and Tyt-Amulet

Furniture Attachment in Shape of a Bound Prisoner

Statue of Amun-Re or Amunhotep III

Posthumous Stela Depicting Amenhotep I and Ahmose-Nefertari

Kaemwaset Kneeling with an Emblem of Hatshepsut

Head & Bust from a Seated Statue

Mask of a Man's Face

Glazed Tile with Palms

Tile Fragment with Mandragora Leaves & Flowers

Relief Showing a Kitchen Scene

Palace Wall Painting

Relief Showing Man Feeding Calves

Magical Pottery Fish

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

Face of a Lion Statue

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