How To Find Out More About The Pharoah Of Pharaoh

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1 Ancient Egypt and Nubia Ashmolean Museum

2 Grain rubber, c. 6000, from the Faiyum. Faiyum: C-43E2-83D7-E0DC } Faiyum Neolithic: Pre-dynastic Egypt: W: 14.7cm. Stone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

3 Brownflintblade,Neolithic,c.4400-c.3900 (Badarian Culture) from Hammamiya. Hammamiya: Badari culture: Pre-dynastic Egypt: L: 6.5cm; W: 2cm. Flint. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN u)

4 Hand made vessel, Neolithic, c c (Badarian Culture), from Badari. Badari (El-Badari): F3-46C4-90E4-2633AA73AC21} Badari culture: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: H: 6.9cm. Fired clay. Black-top ware Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

5 Hand made vessels, covered with haematite and black topped, c c (Badarian Culture). Naqada: B5-95D6-488D-A A60178D4} Naqada pottery: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 15.2cm (tallest) Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN , )

6 Hand made beaker, coated with haematite, burnished and decorated ( white cross-lined pottery ) with triangles and eleven animals - large Barbary sheep, and other bovids with and without horns, c c (Naqada Culture), from Badari. Naqada: 3B5-95D6-488D-A A60178D4} Naqada pottery: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 25.5cm. Clay Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

7 Jar with lug handles decorated with two boats carrying hilldesign ensigns, lines of hills, flamingoes and rushes, c (Pre-dynastic). Naqada: Naqada pottery: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 22cm; D: 23cm. Clay Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

8 Circular gaming board with pierced handle. Upper face decoratedwithacarvedcoiledserpent, c , from Naqada. Set of gaming pieces also from Naqada. Naqada: Pre-dynastic Egypt: HD: 10cm (above). Limestone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN (above) and (below)

9 Comb with long teeth (now largely missing) surmounted by the head of a bearded male whose eyes, nose and mouth were incised from Naqada. Naqada: Naqada Period: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 6.1cm; W: 3.9cm. Hippopotamus ivory Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

10 Figure of a mythical animal, feet with three toes, hallows for inlaid eyes and tail. A hole below was probably for a support from Naqada. Naqada: Naqada Period: Pre-dynastic Egypt: L: 4.3cm. Limestone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

11 Figure of a woman standing with arms raised above her head (now lost) with geometric patterns painted on her body, c from Naqada. Naqada: Naqada Period: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 21cm. Clay Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

12 Hippopotamus, c (Naqada IIb), from Hu. Hu: Naqada: D6-488D-A A60178D4} Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 11cm; L: 20cm. Clay, coarse red-brown. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.3267)

13 Vessel in the shape of a fish with painted eyes and mouth and cross-hatching on the body, c from Hierakonpolis. Hierakonpolis: Naqada Period: Pre-dynastic Egypt: L: 15.7cm; W: 9.4. Handmade, clay Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.2807)

14 Colossal sculpture of the fertility god Min, c. 3300, from Temple of Min at Koptos. Koptos: Min: Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 4m est. Stone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN d)

15 Model of a seated lion, left paw broken and repaired in antiquity by inserting a piece of bone and fixing it with copper wire, c (Pre-dynastic). Abydos: EDD9-700F-48F7-A C2CE1A3B0} Pre-dynastic Egypt: H: 3.5cm; L: 7cm. Hippopotamus ivory Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

16 Statuette of a woman, c (Early Dynastic)), from the Temple Enclosure, Hierakonpolis. Hierakonpolis: Early Dynastic: H: 8.9cm. Lapis Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.1057)

17 Stone palette with two dogs and other creatures carved in low relief ( TheTwoDogPalette ), c c.3100 (Pre- Dynastic to Early Dynastic), from Hierakonpolis Hierakonpolis: 4A0A-84CE-2A49BBBA5A1E} Siltstone; Palettes: Early Dynastic: H: 42.5cm, W: 22cm. Siltstone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.3924)

18 Two fragments of a battlefield palette similar to the Two Dog Palette with captives above and wildlife below, c (Early Dynastic) from Abydos. Abydos: Early Dynastic: H: (top fr.) 16.5cm; W: 17cm. Siltstone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

19 Mace-head of King Scorpion, c (Early Dynastic) from Hierakonpolis. Wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt, the king, who may have been Narmer s immediate predecessor, is depicted at the ceremonial opening of an irrigation canal. Hierakonpolis: King Scorpion: Early Dynastic: H: 31cm; D:30cm. Limestone, carved in low relief Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.3632)

20 Mace-head of Narmer, c (Early Dynastic), from Hierakonpolis (Temple Enclosure). Hierakonpolis: Narmer: Early Dynastic: H: 19.8cm; D: Limestone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.3631)

21 A group of miniature animals, including a dog, pelican, baboon and antelope, c (Early Dynastic) from Hierakonpolis. Hierakonpolis: Beisa oryx: Early Dynastic: H: (antelope) 6.2cm; L: 9.1cm. Blue faience Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.1)

22 Statue of King Khasekhem seated and wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt. His name is inscribed in front of his feet and his victorious military campaign is shown on the base, (2 nd Dynasty), from Hierakonpolis Hierakonpolis: BE-4A0A-84CE-2A49BBBA5A1E} Khasekhem: nd Dynasty: H: 62.4cm. Limestone, carved Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.517)

23 Fragment of a door lintel from the Tomb of Lady Itet, c (4th Dynasty), with a painting of a fowling scene, showing her husband, Nefermaat, pulling a rope. From Meydum. Meydum: th Dynasty: H: 80cm; W: 110cm. Limestone with figures chiselled out and painted in coloured plasters. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

24 Necklace, (7 th -8 th Dynasties) from Mahasna, near Abydos. Mahasna: 7 th and 8 th Dynasty: Shell, carnelian, steatitte Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN EE.457)

25 Model of a granary, c c (9th Dynasty) found at Beni Hasan (Tomb 394). Beni Hasan: Ninth Dynasty: L: 35.5cm, W: 26.3cm.Wood, gesso, paint Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.2311)

26 Box coffin of Minbaef, c (First Intermediate Period) from Akhmim. The side shows list of offerings and the eye of Horus to allow the deceased to see out. Akhmim/Hawawish: Painted wooden coffins: First Intermediate Period: H: 64cm; L:220cm. Painted wood. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library ( )

27 Model of a boat with sail, oars and fourteen men, c (9th - 11th Dynasty) found at Beni Hasan. Beni Hasan: D A-5B37433C4DE6} Egyptian boats: 2%80%93_Abydos L: 93cm. Wood, gesso, textile paint. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.2301)

28 Fragment of a painted rellef with the heads of captives from Syria and Palestine, (11 th Dynasty), from the funerary temple of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep at Deir el-bahri. Deir el-bahri: th Dynasty: Mentuhotep II: H: 10.7cm; W: 11.2cm. Stone, painted. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.699)

29 Model of a funerary scene, 11 th ( ) from El-Barsheh. Dynasty Deir el Barsheh: 11 th Dynasty: Funerary models: 560/Middle_Kingdom_Burial_Customs._A_Study_of_Wood en_models_and_related_material._volume_i L: 59cm; W: 24.4cm. Wood, painted Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

30 Hedgehog, 11 th Dynasty ( ), from Abydos. Abydos: th Dynasty: Hedgehogs: L: 6.4cm; H:3.8cm. Faience. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library ( E.2311)

31 Group statuette of Neferpesed, Dedetnub and her son Kemau, c (late 12th or 13th Dynasty), from a mastaba at Abydos. Abydos: Mastaba: th -13 th Dynasty: H: 15cm; W: 12cm. Yellow sandstone with traces of red and blue paint, Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

32 Ring with a cartouche on the front and scarab on the back. C (17 th Dynasty), from Lahun (Temple of Maket). Lahun (Faiyum): th Dynasty: H: 1.3cm; W:.06cm. Gold and faience Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

33 Model of a seated scribe with a writing tablet on his knee, 18th Dynasty (c c. 1292). From Abydos Abydos: Scribes: H: 8.3cm. Wood, painted Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E. 4139)

34 Part of the royal titulary of Thutmose II from the back pillar of a statue, (reg. c , 18th Dynasty), probably from Medinet Habu. Medinet Habu: FE936DC75E2} Thutmose II: th Dynasty: H: 11.6cm; W: 9.1cm. Wood Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

35 Fragment of a carved wooden headdress that formed part of a coffin, c (18 th -19 th Dynasty) from Deir el Bahri (Tomb 320). Deir el Bahri: th -19 th Dynasty: H: 24cm. Wood, faience, rawhide, carnelian Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

36 Hub and spokes of a chariot wheel, 18 th Dynasty ( ) from Thebes, Tomb of Amemhotep III. Thebes: 18 th Dynasty: Amenhotep III: D: 29cm. Wood (elm and tamanix) with plaster and rawhide Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

37 Statue of Pharaoh Akhenaten holding an offering table, c (18 th Dynasty), from Amarna (garden house shrine). Amarna: 2C1A-075A-4803-A805-1C8981D4B5EB} th Dynasty: Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV): H: 90cm, incl. base. Sandstone, carved and painted Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

38 Fragment of a vessel with polychrome inlaid hieroglyphs with the names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, c (18th Dynasty ), from Amarna. Amarna: A-4803-A805-1C8981D4B5EB} th Dynasty: Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV): Hieroglyphs: Faience workshops: H: 2.2cm; W: 3 cm. Faience. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

39 H: 30cm; W: 20cm. Limestone carved in low relief with traces of blue paint. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library ( ) Fragment of a column with Queen Nefertiti offering a bouquet to Aten, c (18th Dynasty), from Tell el- Amarna, possibly from the Great Palace. Amarna: A805-1C8981D4B5EB} th Dynasty Nefertiti:

40 Statuette of a king wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt, offering two wine bowls, c (19th Dynasty), from Temple A at Kawa. Kawa: Nineteenth Dynasty: H: 2.8cm.. Electrum (solid cast), uraeus and jars added separately Image: Ashmolean Picture Library ( )

41 Ostracon recording the resolution of a dispute over a hut inherited by the workman Wennofer, c (20 th Dynasty), from Deir el-medina (ancient Thebes). Deir el-medina: th Dynasty: Ostracon: H: 15.5cm; W: Limestone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (ANAsh.H.O.655)

42 Will of Lady Naunakhte, written in ink in cursive hieratic script around1145, from Deir el-medina (Valley of the Kings). Deir el-medina: th Dynasty: Hieratic script: Naunakhte s will: H: 40cm; W: 45cm. Papyrus, ink Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

43 Chalice vase in the form of a lotus flower, c (22 nd Dynasty), from Maidum. Maidum: nd Dynasty: Lotus: H: 16.6cm; D: 8.7cm. Faience Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

44 Mummy and cartonnage case of Meresamun, female musician in thecultofamun,withprotectivewingeddemonspaintedonthe front to guard the body and jackals at the feet, c (23 rd -24 th Dynasty), probably from western Thebes. 23 rd and 24 th Dynasty: Mesamun: Amun: Mummy coffins: L: 164cm. Wood pulp, papyrus, paint mage: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

45 Spoon in the form of a naked girl swimming with a rectangular basin, c. 750 (25 th Dynasty, Napatan), from Sanam cemetery (grave 936) in Sudan. Sanam: Napatan: L: 11cm. Faience Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

46 Amulet of Bes nursing a Horus, 25 th Dynasty ( ) from Gematen (Temple T). Gematen/Kawa: th Dynasty: Horus: Bes: H: 8.2cm. Faience, glazed Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

47 Disk inscribed with the names of Montuemhat, governor of Thebes, c (25th Dynasty). Montuemhat: 25 th Dynasty: D: 7.7cm. Blue-glazed steatite Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

48 Shrine erected by King Taharqa, c c. 664 (25th Dynasty)inthecourtoftheTempleofAmunatKawain Nubia (Sudan). Kawa: th Dynasty: Taharqa: Shrine of Taharqa: H: 230cm; L: 395cm; W: 395cm. Sandstone. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

49 Statue of King Taharqa standing between the folded legs of the Ram of Amun, c. 680, from Temple T at Kawa, c. 680 (25 th Dynasty). Kawa: th Dynasty: Napatan Period: Ram of Amun: the_form_of_a_ram_protecting_king_taharqa Taharqa: H: 95cm; L: 153cm. Granite Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

50 Stele of Diesihebsad painted in red, blue, green, yellow and black and inscribed, c. 530, possibly from Thebes. Funerary stelai: H: 36.5cm. W: 36.5cm. Wood, gesso, paint Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

51 Sarcophagus of Ptahhotep, Steward of the Treasury, c. 500 (26 th Dynasty), inscribed with text from the Book of the dead, from Giza. Giza: th Dynasty: Ptahhotep: e,_c._500_bce Book of the Dead: Greywacke: H: 185cm. Sandstone (grewacke) Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.3755)

52 Canopic jar with human head, c (30 th Dynasty) from Hawara. Hawara (Fayyum): 30 th Dynasty: Canopus: Canopic jar: H: 51cm; D: 9cm. Limestone Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

53 Armlet with bust of Isis in a medallion, 4 th -3 rd centuries, from Tukh el-qaramus (Temple Treasure). Tukh el-qaramus: ation/pages/application.aspx /sitelist.php D: 8.3cm. Sheet gold Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

54 Hadra ware vessel (hydria) used as a cinerary urn, from Alexandria, 209. The inscription painted on the lower body identifies the dead as Nikostratos, an envoy from the island of Chios in the eastern Mediterranean. Alexandria: Nikostratos: Hadra pottery: Hadra cemetery at Alexandria: H: 43cm; D: 24.2cm. Fired clay with painted decoration of florals. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

55 Mummy portrait of a young man ( AD) from Faiyum. Faiyum: Encaustic: Faiyum mummy portraits: H: 30cm; W: 19cm. Encaustic painting on wood Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN E.3755)

56 Mirror case in two parts. The top/outer face is decorated with an applique female bust, the interior is engraved with a figure of Harpocrates, lotus flowers and mythical animals. 1 st century BC/1 st century AD, from Faras (Sanam cemetery, grave 2589). Sanam: Faras: Roman Egypt: n_egypt D: 19.4cm. Bronze, cast. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

57 School boy s work book, 2 nd century AD. Roman Egypt: #Later_Roman_Egypt Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (ANInscr.3019)

58 Cup decorated with two crocodiles, each with a bird on its tail, Meroitic Period, 2nd - 3rd century AD, from Faras in Nubia. Faras: Meroitic: H: 8.7cm; D: 9.9cm. Fired Nile silt, white washed with reddish brown paint. Image: Ashmolean Picture Library ( )

59 Pair of purple leather shoes, from Hawara (Faiyum), later 4 th century AD. Hawara (Faiyum): Byzantine Egypt: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/egypt_(roman_province)#later_roman_eg ypt Leather: Shoes: L: 22.5cm. W: 8.2cm. Leather and papyrus Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

60 Fragment of an architectural block craved in high relief with a scene from Greek mythology of Leda being pursued by Zeus in the guise of a swan, attended by nymphs. The bearded male head above represents the river Eurotas in Sparta where the incident is said to have taken place. 5 th century (Byzantine Period). Byzantine Egypt: #Later_Roman_Egypt Leda and the swan: River Eurotas: H: H: 33cm; W: 56.6cm. Limestone, carved Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

61 Part of a cover or cushion of plain weave linen cloth covered with chain stitch embroidery in coloured wools in an all-over design of flowers, leaves and wheel motifs, 6 th century (Byzantine Period), from Akhmin, Greek Panopolis, mentioned by Strabo for textile production). Byzantine Egypt: #Later_Roman_Egypt Akhmin: Strabo: Textiles: H: 20cm. W: 32cm. Wool and linen Image: Ashmolean Picture Library (AN )

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