The quality of the carvings on the Middle Kingdom White Chapel is exceptional.
New Kingdom
An introduction to the New Kingdom and Third Intermediate Period in ancient Egypt
New Kingdom and Third Intermediate Period, an ...
A surviving metal statue of an ancient Egyptian ruler
Bronze statuette of Thutmose IV
"It seems to me that aesthetically this goes well beyond meeting the need of surviving into the afterlife."
Canopic Jar with a Lid in the ...
"It's balanced between this incredible idealization and humanity."
Barry X Ball on an Egyptian fragment ...
Egyptian archaeological finds tend to be remnants of the rich—little remains from the rest of society.
A bottle and a toy: Objects from ...
Scenes show Nebamun’s family at work and play, giving vibrant insight into the lives of ancient Egyptian elites.
Paintings from the Tomb-chapel of Nebamun
Painted scenes placed in Sebekhotep's tomb illustrate his importance as an official, and represent his relationship with the king
Paintings from the tomb of Sebekhotep
These lush wall paintings have been called “antiquity’s equivalent to Michelangelo.”
The tomb-chapel of Nebamun
At only 6 years old, Tutankhamun is crowned pharaoh by the god Amun-Ra.
Head of Tutankhamun
Did Hunefer live an ethical life? See the judgment of the Egyptian gods—who weigh Hunefer’s heart.
Hunefer’s Judgement in the presence of Osiris
Tiye was a powerful figure, but her royal life was complicated, as demonstrated through this changing statue.
Portrait Head of Queen Tiye
Found in an artist’s studio, this stunning bust exemplifies a change in style, and may have been an early prototype.
Thutmose, Model Bust of Queen Nefertiti
Upon becoming pharaoh, Akhenaten revolutionized the religion and artistic style of Egypt—at least until his death.
House Altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Three ...
This massive temple complex was a major religious center—and its architecture mirrors ancient Egyptian creation myths.
Temple of Amun-Re and the Hypostyle Hall, ...
Egyptian kings were typically men, but Hatshepsut became pharaoh and used art to convey her divine and royal authority.
Mortuary Temple and Large Kneeling Statue of ...
Treasures, mummies, curses, and the boy king—since its discovery, King Tut’s tomb has captured the public mind.
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