stone bust

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This is a carved stone bust of a man. This object is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. The fine working of this stone is typical of the…

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woman figure

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This is a figure of a woman. It is from Rifa, from Grave 133 This may have been made as a servant figurine, which was placed in a tomb to…

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priest figure

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This is a figure of a priest, wearing a long white kilt. It is from Beni Hassan, Grave 188 This priest was once part of a model funerary procession. His…

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Head of Tuthmose IV

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This is a carved stone head from a statue of Tuthmosis IV. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Thutmose IV was the son of Amenhotep II…

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Bes bead

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This is an amulet of the god Bes. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Bes was primarily the protector of childbirth. During the birth, Bes would…

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This is an amulet of the god Bes. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. The god Bes was primarily the protector of childbirth. During the birth,…

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Bes amulet

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This is an amulet of the god Bes. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Bes was primarily the protector of childbirth. During the birth, Bes would…

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forceps amulet

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This is a forceps amulet It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Forceps were used during childbirth so this amulet may have been used for personal protection…

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pot

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This is a red polished dish. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Archaeologists have excavated few house and kitchens, so it is not always clear which…

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ewer

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This is a ewer. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. In an Egyptian house, this ewer might have been used for serving beer or wine, or…

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