List of ancient Egyptian statuary with amulet necklaces
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A list of ancient Egypt
ian statuary with amulet necklaces. The "Amulets of Ancient Egypt" fall in approximately seven major categories: (Article pages in Progress)
The first usages are from timeperiods of: ED, Early Dynastic Period, FIP, First Intermediate Period, G-R, Graeco-Roman Period, LD, Late Dynastic Period, MK, Middle Kingdom, NK, New Kingdom, OK, Old Kingdom, SIP, Second Intermediate Period, and TIP, Third Intermediate Period.
Ankh
S34-(life-symbol)
(seated)-block statue of: Cuboid Statue of Tety called Tetyty, (photo), British Museum
Bes
D2-(gardiner-(unlisted))-(sometimes-just-(face-of-bes))
(shiny boxwood statuette) Young Girl, (shaved head with youth side lock
), Carrying oversized Pot
The Durham Servant Girl, (photo, Durham Museum)
Eye of Horus
D10-(eye-of-horus)
Gayer-Anderson cat
, (donated to British Museum
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Eye of Horus
D10-(eye-of-horus)
Thoth
-as Baboon, (Louvre
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Other types of plaque-necklaces on Thoth-baboon:
F31-(three-fox-skins)
vertical Painted Relief Panel of Iry, Scribe
, ((correct vertical)-Painted Panel Relief of Iry. )
S28-(fringed-fabric-with-(vertical-s-folded-cloth))
F34-(heart)
S11-.-S17A-(pectoral-on-necklace-(approximate)
F31-(three-fox-skins)
(two statues) Prince Rahotep
, and wife Nofret
Amulet necklace statues of Senusret III
O39-(unknown)-.-F29-(f29-(pierced-hide) – (created by Senusret III
(?), or from Kush country(?))
Statues of Senusret III
W21-(two-wine-vessels)
(tomb relief) Maya (Egyptian)
w/Staff and hieroglyph inscriptions–(Tomb of Maya)
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was an ancient civilization of Northeastern Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now the modern country of Egypt. Egyptian civilization coalesced around 3150 BC with the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the first pharaoh...
ian statuary with amulet necklaces. The "Amulets of Ancient Egypt" fall in approximately seven major categories: (Article pages in Progress)
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- –Amulets of gods/goddesses & sacred animals
- –Amulets of protection (or aversion)
- –The Scarab (artifact) for the living, (or for a funerary offering)
- –Amulets of assimilation
- –Amulets for powers
- –Amulets of possessions, property, or as offerings
- –(symbolism of materials)
The first usages are from timeperiods of: ED, Early Dynastic Period, FIP, First Intermediate Period, G-R, Graeco-Roman Period, LD, Late Dynastic Period, MK, Middle Kingdom, NK, New Kingdom, OK, Old Kingdom, SIP, Second Intermediate Period, and TIP, Third Intermediate Period.
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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Papyrus stem (hieroglyph) Papyrus stem (hieroglyph) The ancient Egyptian papyrus stem hieroglyph is one of the oldest language hieroglyphs from Ancient Egypt. Along with the hieroglyph for the Papyrus clump, a symbol of the Nile god Hapy, it is one of the foundation hieroglyphs at the core of the history of Ancient Egypt... (scarab at left) |
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5th Dynasty | Mastaba | One of the 14 Spirits of Ra-(no 5); meanings of youth, viguor | |
| Girdle of Isis/Knot of Isis Tyet Tyet The tyet is an ancient Egyptian symbol of the goddess Isis; its exact origin is unknown. In many respects the tyet resembles an ankh, except that its arms curve down... (and Djed Djed The djed symbol is a pillar-like ancient Egyptian symbol representing stability. It has been interpreted as the backbone of the Egyptian god Osiris, especially in the form Banebdjedet . Djedu is the Egyptian name for Busiris, a centre of the cult of Osiris... Pillar) |
tyt | Flinders Petrie | 5th Dynasty | Mastaba | ||
AnkhAnkhThe ankh , also known as key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata, was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read "eternal life", a triliteral sign for the consonants ʻ-n-ḫ...
Amulet
(seated)-block statue of: Cuboid Statue of Tety called Tetyty, (photo), British Museum
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| Ankh Ankh The ankh , also known as key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata, was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read "eternal life", a triliteral sign for the consonants ʻ-n-ḫ... -Amulet on necklace |
'n(kh) | British Museum British Museum The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its... , acquired by E. A. Wallis Budge E. A. Wallis Budge Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge was an English Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist who worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient Near East.-Earlier life:... |
1475BC | Karnak Karnak The Karnak Temple Complex—usually called Karnak—comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings, notably the Great Temple of Amun and a massive structure begun by Pharaoh Ramses II . Sacred Lake is part of the site as well. It is located near Luxor, some... -(?) |
protection, or honarary amulet part of hieroglyph-statement-theme: an(kh)-hot(e)p (+ on right and left hands: symbols of Upper and Lower Egypt Upper and Lower Egypt Ancient Egypt was divided into two regions, namely Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. To the north was Lower Egypt where the Nile stretched out with its several branches to form the Nile Delta. To the south was Upper Egypt, stretching to Syene. The two kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt were united c.... + Sun + Moon); modern meaning: Enjoy: Life & Peace, everywhere the Sun and Moon is present, (all of Egypt) see wikicommons: Block statues of Egypt |
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BesBesBes was an Egyptian deity worshipped in the later periods of dynastic history as a protector of households and in particular mothers and children. In time he would be regarded as the defender of everything good and the enemy of all that is bad...
Amulet
(shiny boxwood statuette) Young Girl, (shaved head with youth side lock
Youth side lock
A youth side lock was a plaited lock of hair which pre-pubescent ancient Egyptian youths, particularly boys, wore on the side of otherwise shaven heads. References show that boys would stop wearing the side lock once they had been circumcised around the age of fourteen years.Ancient Egyptian art...
), Carrying oversized Pot
The Durham Servant Girl, (photo, Durham Museum)
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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medium-sized Bes Bes Bes was an Egyptian deity worshipped in the later periods of dynastic history as a protector of households and in particular mothers and children. In time he would be regarded as the defender of everything good and the enemy of all that is bad... Amulet on necklace |
Durham University Durham University The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837... Museum acquired after 1816, by Lord Algernon Percy |
(reign of Amenhotep III Amenhotep III Amenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died... ) |
from pit, near TT52 TT52 The Theban Tomb TT52 is located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor. It is the burial place of the Ancient Egyptian official, Nakht.-Architecture:... owned by First Prophet of Amun, MeryPtah |
protection, or honarary amulet (no photo, at present) for God of Children, or Youth boxwood, small cosmetic container Cosmetic container (vessel) A cosmetic container, cosmetic box, or cosmetic vessel is found in the historical records, both as an artifact, as relief items in some cultures, and are sometimes referenced in historical or archaeological literature. They are sometimes created in specific styles, shapes, or motifs.The named... -(in non-standard/expressionist style) |
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Eye of HorusEye of HorusThe Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. The eye is personified in the goddess Wadjet...
Amulet
Gayer-Anderson cat
Gayer-Anderson cat
The Gayer-Anderson Cat is an Ancient Egyptian statue of a cat made out of bronze, from the Late Period, about 664-332 BC.-Style and detail:...
, (donated to British Museum
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...
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| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| Plaque-Necklace as Eye-of-Horus Amulet |
(Late Period of Egypt) | cat, as cat-Goddess Bastet British Museum British Museum The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its... |
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Eye of HorusEye of HorusThe Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. The eye is personified in the goddess Wadjet...
Amulet, ThothThothThoth was considered one of the more important deities of the Egyptian pantheon. In art, he was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis or a baboon, animals sacred to him. His feminine counterpart was Seshat...
-Baboon statues
Thoth
Thoth
Thoth was considered one of the more important deities of the Egyptian pantheon. In art, he was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis or a baboon, animals sacred to him. His feminine counterpart was Seshat...
-as Baboon, (Louvre
Louvre
The Musée du Louvre – in English, the Louvre Museum or simply the Louvre – is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited art museum in the world and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement...
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| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| Plaque-Necklace as Eye-of-Horus Amulet |
baboon, as god-Thoth Thoth Thoth was considered one of the more important deities of the Egyptian pantheon. In art, he was often depicted as a man with the head of an ibis or a baboon, animals sacred to him. His feminine counterpart was Seshat... Louvre (no. E17496) |
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Other types of plaque-necklaces on Thoth-baboon:
3-Fox-Skins
vertical Painted Relief Panel of Iry, Scribe
Scribe
A scribe is a person who writes books or documents by hand as a profession and helps the city keep track of its records. The profession, previously found in all literate cultures in some form, lost most of its importance and status with the advent of printing...
, ((correct vertical)-Painted Panel Relief of Iry. )
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| 3-fox skins on necklace |
ms, "born of" examples: Pharaoh Ahmose Ahmose I Ahmose I was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the founder of the Eighteenth dynasty. He was a member of the Theban royal house, the son of pharaoh Tao II Seqenenre and brother of the last pharaoh of the Seventeenth dynasty, King Kamose... : "Moon-Born", or: Kamose Kamose Kamose was the last king of the Theban Seventeenth Dynasty. He was probably the son of Seqenenre Tao II and Ahhotep I and the full brother of Ahmose I, founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty. His reign fell at the very end of the Second Intermediate Period... , "Spirit-Born" |
4th Dynasty (2613-2589 BC) |
Iry's Tomb, Saqqara Saqqara Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of... |
protection(?), or honarary amulet(?) --- (Actual Photo of Iry's Panel, see British Museum British Museum The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its... page) (photo shown of similar vertical panel, same period of hieroglyphs: Hesy-Ra Hesy-Ra Hesy-Ra was an official, physician and scribe who lived during the Third dynasty of Egypt, served under the pharaoh Djoser, and was buried in an elaborate tomb at Saqqara... -(on wood)) |
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Fringed-Fabric ligatured w/ vertical S-(folded cloth)
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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Fringed-Fabric with S folded cloth-Symbol on necklace |
Narmer Palette Narmer Palette The Narmer Palette, also known as the Great ierakonpolis Palette or the Palette of Narmer, is a significant Egyptian archeological find, dating from about the 31st century BC, containing some of the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions ever found. It is thought by some to depict the unification of... , Predynastic Egypt Predynastic Egypt The Prehistory of Egypt spans the period of earliest human settlement to the beginning of the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt in ca. 3100 BC, starting with King Menes/Narmer.... or Old Kingdom Old Kingdom Old Kingdom is the name given to the period in the 3rd millennium BC when Egypt attained its first continuous peak of civilization in complexity and achievement – the first of three so-called "Kingdom" periods, which mark the high points of civilization in the lower Nile Valley .The term itself was... |
the palette is from Hierakonopolis | behind Pharaoh Narmer Narmer Narmer was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Early Dynastic Period . He is thought to be the successor to the Protodynastic pharaohs Scorpion and/or Ka, and he is considered by some to be the unifier of Egypt and founder of the First Dynasty, and therefore the first pharaoh of unified Egypt.The... , attendant carrying "pair of sandals": his title from necklace: Steward of the Pharaoh's Wardrobe necklace of authority (see expanded version: Attendant of Pharaoh Narmer |
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Heart amulet
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| Heart Amulet on necklace |
TT55 TT55 The Theban Tomb TT55 is located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor. It is the burial place of the Ancient Egyptian Vizier, Ramose. It has a main room originally containing 32 columns and a corridor with 8 columns. This tomb is... , tomb of Ramose (TT55) Ramose (TT55) The Ancient Egyptian noble, Ramose was Governor of Thebes and Vizier under both Amenhotep III and Akhenaton. His tomb is located in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna – part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor, and is notable for the high quality decorations in... , (in Theban Tomb 55) |
Necklace with Heart-shaped amulet Central Figure, under 2-opposite-facing Water Libation vessels streaming Water-streams. Usekh collar Usekh collar The Usekh is a personal ornament, a type of collar or necklace, familiar to many because of its presence in widely-disseminated depictions of ancient Egyptian nobility, such as Tutankhamun, where an example can be seen on the famous gold mask.... , double-stranded necklace w/ large amulet laying upon the collar. Wikicommons, Tomb of Ramose |
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Pectoral Necklace
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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Pectoral Pectoral (Ancient Egypt) The Pectorals of ancient Egypt were a form of jewellery, often represented as a brooch. This was mostly worn by richer people.One type, was the pectoral with a necklace, as a form of attachment, to be suspended from the neck, but to lay upon the breast... on necklace |
Louvre Museum Louvre The Musée du Louvre – in English, the Louvre Museum or simply the Louvre – is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited art museum in the world and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement... |
suspension loop Lug (knob) A Lug is a typically flattened protuberance, a knob, or extrusion on the side of a vessel: pottery, jug, glass, vase, etc. They are sometimes found on prehistoric ceramics/stone-vessels such as pots from Ancient Egypt, Hembury ware, claw beakers, and boar spears.A lug may also only be shaped as a... -- (for necklace) |
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Unidentified amulet
(two statues) Prince Rahotep
Prince Rahotep
Prince Rahotep was a Prince in Ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty. He was probably a son of pharaoh Sneferu and his first wife, although Zahi Hawass suggests his father was Huni.-Biography:...
, and wife Nofret
Nofret
Nofret was a noblewoman and princess who lived in Ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty of Egypt.- Biography :Nofret's parents are not known. Nofret married Prince Rahotep, who was a son of Pharaoh Sneferu. She had three daughters and three sons with Rahotep....
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| possibly: 3-fox skins on necklace (for husband: Prince Rahotep Prince Rahotep Prince Rahotep was a Prince in Ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty. He was probably a son of pharaoh Sneferu and his first wife, although Zahi Hawass suggests his father was Huni.-Biography:... -wife Nofret Nofret Nofret was a noblewoman and princess who lived in Ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty of Egypt.- Biography :Nofret's parents are not known. Nofret married Prince Rahotep, who was a son of Pharaoh Sneferu. She had three daughters and three sons with Rahotep.... has a Usekh collar Usekh collar The Usekh is a personal ornament, a type of collar or necklace, familiar to many because of its presence in widely-disseminated depictions of ancient Egyptian nobility, such as Tutankhamun, where an example can be seen on the famous gold mask.... -type necklace) |
4th Dynasty (2613-2589 BC) |
the couple's Mastaba at Meidum Meidum Located about 100 km south of modern Cairo, Meidum or Maidum is the location of a large pyramid, and several large mud-brick mastabas.-Pyramid:... |
protection(?), or honarary amulet(?) | |||
Amulet necklace statues of Senusret IIISenusret IIIKhakhaure Senusret III was a pharaoh of Egypt. He ruled from 1878 BC to 1839 BC, and was the fifth monarch of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. Among his achievements was the building of the Sisostris Canal...
Senusret III
Khakhaure Senusret III was a pharaoh of Egypt. He ruled from 1878 BC to 1839 BC, and was the fifth monarch of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. Among his achievements was the building of the Sisostris Canal...
(?), or from Kush country(?))
Statues of Senusret III
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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| pierced object amulet on necklace |
12th Dynasty (ca 1850 BC) (post Kush campaigns(?)) |
Senusret III Senusret III Khakhaure Senusret III was a pharaoh of Egypt. He ruled from 1878 BC to 1839 BC, and was the fifth monarch of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. Among his achievements was the building of the Sisostris Canal... statue at British Museum British Museum The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its... |
protection(?), or honarary amulet(?) found on multiple statues |
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Scarab amulets
2-Wine-Jars
(tomb relief) Maya (Egyptian)
Maya (Egyptian)
Maya was the Overseer of the Treasury during the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, Ay and Horemheb of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He was also an important official and was noted for restoring the burials of several earlier Pharaohs in the Royal Necropolis in the years following the deaths...
w/Staff and hieroglyph inscriptions–(Tomb of Maya)
| Amulet | Egy. lang. Egyptian language Egyptian is the oldest known indigenous language of Egypt and a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. Written records of the Egyptian language have been dated from about 3400 BC, making it one of the oldest recorded languages known. Egyptian was spoken until the late 17th century AD in the... equiv |
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2-Wine-Jars amulet on necklace |
irp, 'wine' (Det. Determinative A determinative, also known as a taxogram or semagram, is an ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts which helps to disambiguate interpretation. They have no direct counterpart in spoken language, though they may derive historically from glyphs for real words, and... ) |
Geoffrey Martin Geoffrey Martin Geoffrey Martin is the name of:* Geoffrey Martin , former Australian rules footballer who played in Tasmania with Launceston, Sandy Bay, Ulverstone and Burnie* Geoffrey K... 1986- (Re-working of Saqqara Saqqara Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of... tombs-newly discovered tomb) |
Tomb of Maya Maya (Egyptian) Maya was the Overseer of the Treasury during the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, Ay and Horemheb of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He was also an important official and was noted for restoring the burials of several earlier Pharaohs in the Royal Necropolis in the years following the deaths... Maya was Treasurer of Tutankhamun Tutankhamun Tutankhamun , Egyptian , ; approx. 1341 BC – 1323 BC) was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty , during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom... |
Abundance (no photo link, at present) (see Pectoral (Ancient Egypt) Pectoral (Ancient Egypt) The Pectorals of ancient Egypt were a form of jewellery, often represented as a brooch. This was mostly worn by richer people.One type, was the pectoral with a necklace, as a form of attachment, to be suspended from the neck, but to lay upon the breast... ) |
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External links
- Attendant of Pharaoh Narmer, Wikicommons
- The Durham Servant Girl-(photo), a boxwood kohl pot-(for kohlKohl (cosmetics)Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic. It was made by grinding galena and other ingredients. It is widely used in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of West Africa to darken the eyelids and as mascara for the eyelashes...
), Ancient Egyptian cosmetic containerCosmetic container (vessel)A cosmetic container, cosmetic box, or cosmetic vessel is found in the historical records, both as an artifact, as relief items in some cultures, and are sometimes referenced in historical or archaeological literature. They are sometimes created in specific styles, shapes, or motifs.The named...
s; Article - (vertical)-Painted Panel Relief of Iry.
- Tomb of Ramose