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A painted limestone statue 🏺 of a seated scribe, dating to the Fifth Dynasty (early 25th–mid 24th century BCE), exemplif...
05/11/2025

A painted limestone statue 🏺 of a seated scribe, dating to the Fifth Dynasty (early 25th–mid 24th century BCE), exemplifies the artistry of Ancient Egypt. ✍️ This remarkable piece is now preserved at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo 🇪🇬✨.

👑 Statue of Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III, was discovered buried in the mud at Kom el-Hettan, Egypt 🇪🇬 in 2017. 🏺
05/11/2025

👑 Statue of Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III, was discovered buried in the mud at Kom el-Hettan, Egypt 🇪🇬 in 2017. 🏺

This ceramic sculpture 🏺 depicts a Central Asian wine peddler 🍷 and dates to the Tang dynasty (618–907 A.D.) of China 🇨🇳...
04/11/2025

This ceramic sculpture 🏺 depicts a Central Asian wine peddler 🍷 and dates to the Tang dynasty (618–907 A.D.) of China 🇨🇳.

Jaina Figurine of a Warrior with Banner 🗿✨Culture: Classic MayaOrigin: Jaina, Campeche, MexicoDate: 600–900 CE 🏺
04/11/2025

Jaina Figurine of a Warrior with Banner 🗿✨
Culture: Classic Maya
Origin: Jaina, Campeche, Mexico
Date: 600–900 CE 🏺

Coffin and 𝘮𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 Board of Pasebakhaemipet ⚱️✨During the 21st Dynasty, the tradition of placing magical decoration—intend...
04/11/2025

Coffin and 𝘮𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 Board of Pasebakhaemipet ⚱️✨
During the 21st Dynasty, the tradition of placing magical decoration—intended to fulfill the deceased’s wishes and ensure their safe journey to the afterlife—shifted from tomb walls to the coffins themselves 🏺.

📜 Statue of a Seated Scribe — “The Cairo Scribe” 📜🕰️ Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty (ca. 2494–2345 B.C.)🏺 Painted Limestone — ...
04/11/2025

📜 Statue of a Seated Scribe — “The Cairo Scribe” 📜
🕰️ Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty (ca. 2494–2345 B.C.)
🏺 Painted Limestone — Discovered at Saqqara, 1893
This renowned Seated Scribe statue, often called the “Cairo Scribe,” is one of the most iconic masterpieces of ancient Egyptian sculpture and a symbol of the Egyptian Museum’s collection. ✨

⚱️ Cartonnage and 𝘔𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 of an Anonymous ManThis remarkable cartonnage exemplifies the fusion of Egyptian and Classical a...
03/11/2025

⚱️ Cartonnage and 𝘔𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 of an Anonymous ManThis remarkable cartonnage exemplifies the fusion of Egyptian and Classical art during the Roman Period 🏺. The idealized portrait combines Egyptian symbols such as the hieroglyph for “protection” 🔱—associated with the goddess Isis—with a Greek or Roman-style wreath 🌿. On the left shoulder appears a red Greek symbol for holiness ✴️, often mistaken for a sw****ka, while at the bottom, the boat of Sokar (a form of the Egyptian sun god ☀️) is flanked by two jackals 🐺, guardians of the afterlife.The 𝘔𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 of the anonymous man was unwrapped in the 1950s and rewrapped in 2010 for exhibition purposes. Carbon-14 dating (2009) indicates he died between 259 and 398 C.E., aligning with the third-century date suggested by the cartonnage’s style.Medium: Human remains, wood (Ficus sycomorus 🌳), grass, linen, plaster, pigmentPlace of Excavation: Deir el-Bahri, Egypt 🏜️Date: 3rd Century C.E.Period: Roman Period 🏛️Văn bản

🪔 Limestone Relief from the Tomb of Mentuemhat — Thebes, Egypt (25th–26th Dynasties, 667–647 BC)This finely carved limes...
03/11/2025

🪔 Limestone Relief from the Tomb of Mentuemhat — Thebes, Egypt (25th–26th Dynasties, 667–647 BC)

This finely carved limestone relief originates from the tomb of Mentuemhat, a powerful Theban official and governor of Upper Egypt during the turbulent transition between the 25th and 26th Dynasties. The scene depicts an offering bearer gracefully holding three papyrus stems in his right hand — symbols of life and regeneration — while his left arm carries a basket filled with loaves of bread of various shapes and sizes, offerings for the afterlife.

🪖 Crosby Garrett Helmet — a stunning Roman cavalry helmet made of copper alloy, dating from the late 2nd to early 3rd ce...
03/11/2025

🪖 Crosby Garrett Helmet — a stunning Roman cavalry helmet made of copper alloy, dating from the late 2nd to early 3rd century AD. ⚔️ Discovered near Crosby Garrett in northern England, this elaborately designed helmet features a face mask and ornate decorations, reflecting the ceremonial splendor of Roman cavalry parades rather than battlefield use. 🏺 It stands as one of the most remarkable examples of Roman military artistry ever found in Britain. 🇬🇧

🪶 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 Jar and Cover of Lady SenebtisiDate: ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E. | Dynasty: 12th | Period: Middle KingdomMedium: Lime...
03/11/2025

🪶 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 Jar and Cover of Lady Senebtisi
Date: ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E. | Dynasty: 12th | Period: Middle Kingdom
Medium: Limestone with pigment | Excavated at: Harageh, Egypt 🇪🇬
This finely crafted 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 jar and cover belonged to Lady Senebtisi, an elite woman of Egypt’s 12th Dynasty. During the 𝘮𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 process, priests carefully removed and preserved the 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴, each placed in its own jar — a practice described by Herodotus as the most elaborate form of 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨.

🌋 The haunting face of an inhabitant of Pompeii 🏛️, who 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 in 79 CE during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesu...
02/11/2025

🌋 The haunting face of an inhabitant of Pompeii 🏛️, who 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 in 79 CE during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius ⏳. Preserved in ash for nearly two millennia, it offers a poignant glimpse into the final moments of that ancient Roman city. 😔

💪 “The Wrestler” – Bearded and Mustachioed Basalt Statuette, Olmec Civilization (1500–400 B.C.) 🗿This remarkable basalt ...
02/11/2025

💪 “The Wrestler” – Bearded and Mustachioed Basalt Statuette, Olmec Civilization (1500–400 B.C.) 🗿
This remarkable basalt sculpture, known as “The Wrestler,” comes from the Olmec site of San Lorenzo in Veracruz, Mexico.

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