Egyptian
BLACK-TOPPED RED-WARE CERAMICS
prehistoric Clay
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Ceramics of different sizes and
shapes were produced in Egypt
from the Predynastic Period
onwards.
The
potter
took
advantage of the residual clays of
the Nile banks so that he only
molded the clay and set it out to
dry in the sun, then polished it with
a stone and occasionally coated it
with an ochre slip. The polishing
gives the vessel its red hue while
the black top and interior are black
due to carbonization as the hot
vessel was placed in a bed of
smoldering chaff. The final vessels
had excitingly variant shapes with
modern overtones as is apparent
from these few examples.
This very elaborate example illustrates the intricate fine
work, the strong taste for gold and polychrome, as well
as the rich symbolism hidden behind each element of
luxurious specimen of the goldsmith's trade. In fact, all
the themes which illustrate an eternal cycle are
represented in the pectoral: the lunar and solar
emblems; Upper and Lower Egypt, the kings ascent to
heaven and his rule in the next world.
PECTORAL OF TUTANKHAMON
New Kingdom , 18th Dynasty
TUT-ANKH-AMUN Gold, Silver, Glass
, Semi-precious stones
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Cane with two prisoners
New Kingdom ,
18th Dynasty
MaterialGlass, Wood,
Ebony, Ivory
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The imagination of the royal artist never ceases to
amaze us. Here the artist has bound these two
prisoners together transforming the cane into a
true work of art. The Syrian captive wears a
costume ornamented with circular and floral motifs
and his hands, face and feet are made of ivory.
The African captive on the other hand wears a
garment of multicoloured streamers while his
hands, face and limbs are made of ebony. A
papyrus umbel bearing the king's cartouche is at
the other end of the cane. When the king held the
cane the prisoners were turned upside down and
rendered harmless in his grasp.
POLYCHROME
GLASS VASE
receptacleNew
Kingdom , 18th
Dynasty
Such glass vases, with a tall base, bulging
belly, large high neck and flattened rim
illustrate a technique of manufacture
which first appeared during the Eighteenth
Dynasty. Glass with such decorative
patterns was not blown but moulded
hollow around a clay mandrel which was
removed once the glass had cooled. In
order to obtain the garland and chevron
motifs, they applied little glass rods of
yellow, white and blue to the reheated
surface of the vessel. The colours fused
together as they melted. One could
elongate the base and neck or add them
separately as had been done with the
handles. It is clearly a masterpiece of
craftsmanship and scientific knowledge.
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THE ROYAL FAMILY AS "HOLY
FAMILY"
Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten)
DateNew Kingdom , 18th Dynasty
Painted Limestone
This stela illustrates a new form of personal
piety which appeared in the Amarna Period in
the form of the royal family worship, as a
mean to reach the divinity. Thus the
presentations of the royal family became a
sort of icon kept in private chapels of Amarna
houses. On such stelae, the sun disk
dominates the scene with its rays ending in
human hands, offering the " ankh " and " was
" signs (life and prosperity) to Akhenaten and
Nefertiti sitting comfortably and playing with
their daughters. The scene captures an
intimate moment with the royal family in
which the central themes are harmony, love
and affection.This moment, exclusive to
Amarna art, shows the scope of reform in
royal iconography and religion.
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This lady represents elegance and luxury. A
heavy wig held by a lotus diadem, surrounds
her delicate face. Her plaited robe is tied
beneath the breast, covering one shoulder and
exposing the other. The asymmetrical pose
gives the impression of a graceful stride. She
clasps a bouquet with one hand, while the other
holds a previously inserted object. The base
has an inscription of offerings for the deceased.
The body is well built and executed
with very good proportions.
Moreover, colours play an essential
role in enlivening the statue and
enhancing its attractiveness.
THE LADY HENUT-NAKHTU
New Kingdom , 18th Dynasty
Painted Wood, Gilded Wood
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KAEMHESET
Old Kingdom , 5th
Dynasty MaterialPainted
Limestone
This is a jewel casket in the form of a naos with a
cornice, standing on raised feet and closed with a
vaulted lid.
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JEWEL CASKET OF THUYA
New Kingdom , 18th Dynasty
MaterialGilded Wood, Ivory, Ebony,
SEDAN CHAIR OF
QUEEN HETEPHERES
Old Kingdom , 4th Dynasty
MaterialGold, Ebony
4th Dynasty
This chair is characterized by
two carrying poles terminating in
elegant golden palmiform
capitals. Ebony panels
decorated with magnificent
golden hieroglyphs outline the
back of the chair.
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This stela with ears belongs to a category of votive objects
which were dedicated by private persons to a particular
divinity, in this case to " He-who-listens-to-prayers ".
This practice flourished since the New Kingdom, as the
relationship between the individual and his god became
more direct and close. This sculptured and painted
example is dedicated to the " Good Ram " of Amon. Its
upper part has the god depicted in the form of a ram
wearing tall feathers with two symmetrical inscriptions
identifying him as Amon-Re. The lower register is
vertically divided into two parts. On one side, Bai is
kneeling, while the other side has three pairs of ears
painted and incised.
19th Dynasty
SMALL STELA WITH EARS
New Kingdom , 19th Dynasty
MaterialPainted Limestone
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Servant figures at work were usually depicted in relief but
this particular example gains its importance from being
executed in the round
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FIGURINE OF A FEMALE
5th Dynasty Painted
Limestone
This statue represents Tutankhamon
standing in the classic Egyptian pose
and wearing the double crown, of which
only the lower part remains over a
nemes striped in blue and yellow.
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COLOSSAL STATUE OF
TUTANKHAMON 18th
Dynasty. Painted Quartzite
A magnificent piece of jewellery, this
corselet with collar, is an element of
both royal and divine state costume.
A sensitivity to colour, design and
technique is quite apparent in the
whole conception of the corselet.
CORSELET OF
TUTANKHAMON
18th Dynasty
Gold, Glass, Carnelian,
Ivory
It consists of an assemblage of numerous pieces, all
individually worked in whether by cloisonn? or inlays of
glass paste and semi-precious stones or metalwork. The
body of the corselet is made of two rectangular patterns of
stylized feathers, while the frontal collar has an open
pectoral depicting Tutankhamon standing beneath the sun
disk to receive various signs from Amon-Re. The rear collar
has a trapezoidal frame enclosing the sun disk, scarab, two
uraei and several ankhs. Tassels of polychrome beads
hang from the trapezoid, terminating in pendants in shape
of papyrus umbels and fleur-de-lis
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This is one of four goddesses who, with
gracefully outstretched arms, protect the
gilded wooden shrine set within a
baldachin, to house the alabaster chest
containing the king's viscera.
THE GODDESS SELKET
New Kingdom , 18th Dynasty
MaterialPainted Wood,
Gilded Wood
This bust was originally covered with
plaster and painted. It represents a
young woman in a tight dress. The
wig is particularly interesting as it
was widely used in representations
of women in the Old Kingdom, with
its parallel strands of hair ending in
small curls and parted in the center.
This bust is all that was preserved of
the standing statue which was found
at the entrance to Ka-aper's chapel
in his tomb, assumed to represent
his wife.
BUST OF A FEMALE
STATUE
5th Dynasty
Wood
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Maakare seems to have been the first of this dynasty of
princesses who was sworn to celibacy. These princesses
devoted themselves exclusively to the service of the god Amon,
while retaining all the royal privileges, and they came to play an
important political role. The funerary ensemble enclosing
Maakare's mummy was found at Deir el-Bahari.
LID OF THE COFFIN OF
21st Dynasty
3rd Intermediate, 21st Dynasty
Material Painted Wood,
Gilded Wood
RAMSES IV TRIUMPHANT
New Kingdom , 20th Dynasty
Gray Granite
THE GENERALISSIMO
NAKHTMIN
18th Dynasty
Limestone
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King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and his Queen, Kha-mere-nebty II:
detail, ca. 2548-2530 B.C. [Dynasty IV]
Sphinx of Amenhotep III, ca. 1391–1353 B.C.E.; Dynasty 18,
reign of Amenhotep III; New Kingdom
Egyptian
Tomb of Perneb, ca. 2350–2323 B.C.E.; end of Dynasty 5; Old Kingdom
Egyptian; Lower Egypt, Saqqara
Limestone (partially painted); H. 16 ft. 7/8 in. (482.2 cm)
Tomb of Perneb, ca. 2350–2323 B.C.E.; end of Dynasty 5; Old
Kingdom
Egyptian; Lower Egypt, Saqqara
Limestone (partially painted); H. 16 ft. 7/8 in. (482.2 cm)
Model of a Riverboat, ca. 1985 B.C.E.; Dynasty 12,
early reign of Amenemhat I; Middle Kingdom
Egyptian; Western Thebes
Coffin of Khnum-nakht, ca. 1900–1800
B.C.E.; Dynasty 12; Middle Kingdom
Egyptian; Possibly from Asyut
Painted wood; L. 82 in. (208.3 cm)
Outer Coffin of
Henettawy, ca. 1040–
991 B.C.E.; Dynasty 21;
Third Intermediate
period
Egyptian; Thebes
Plastered and painted
wood; L. 79 7/8 in. (203
cm)
Ram's-Head Amulet, ca. 770–657 B.C.E.; Dynasty 25;
Dynastic period
Egyptian
Gold; 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (4.2 x 3.6 cm)
Friezes: long, horizontal compositions depicting events and important cultural
information. People depicted in the following manner: head, arms and legs in
profile and torso& palms facing viewer.
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