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Editorial Painted limestone funerary slab with a man controlling a rearing horse.
- 2020-03-20
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Editorial Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Relief depicting a Ptolemaic pharaoh offering to the gods a small sphinx.
- 2020-03-02
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Editorial Photograph - Cooking, Egypt, Captain Edward Albert McKenna, World War I, 1914-1915, One of 108 images in an album from World War I likely to have been taken by Captain Edward Albert McKenna. The album contains photographs of the 7th Battalion in Egypt....
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial The theory of the three upper planets, Representation of the Earth and the Epicycles (Ptolemaic Model), pl. 20, p. 60, Cellarius, Andreas, Andreas Cellarius: Harmonia macrocosmica, seu, Atlas universalis et novus, totius universi creati cosmographiam g...
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Ptolemaic general panel, conceiving of the half andern weldt decryption., World map from the 16th century, Fig. 2, according to S. i, 1544, Sebastian M?nster: Cosmographia. Beschreibung aller Lender durch Sebastianum M?nsterum: in welcher begriffen all...
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial The site of earth surrounded by heavenly, Earth after the Ptolemaic model, pl. 11, p. 36, Cellarius, Andreas, Andreas Cellarius: Harmonia macrocosmica, seu, Atlas universalis et novus, totius universi creati cosmographiam generalem, et novam exhibens (...
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Scenographia System of the World Ptolemaici, Spatial representation of the solar system according to the Ptolemaic model, pl. 2, p. 9, Cellarius, Andreas, Andreas Cellarius: Harmonia macrocosmica, seu, Atlas universalis et novus, totius universi creati...
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial The theory will come more curii, Epicycles in the Ptolemaic model, pl. 21, p. 63, Cellarius, Andreas, Andreas Cellarius: Harmonia macrocosmica, seu, Atlas universalis et novus, totius universi creati cosmographiam generalem, et novam exhibens (...). Am...
- 2020-01-15
- 1
Editorial Planisphaerium the adherents of Ptolemy, or the machine are arranged in the plane of the orbits of the world, from the hypothesis of Ptolemaica, Flat (planispheric) representation of the solar system according to the Ptolemaic model, pl. 1, p. 6, Cella...
- 2020-01-15
- 1
Editorial These include land planetary scenographia, Racial Representation of the Solar System According to the Ptolemaic Model, below: Sketch of the Ptolemaic Appearance and the Theory of Tycho Brahe, pl. 3, p. 12, Cellarius, Andreas, Andreas Cellarius: Harmoni...
- 2020-01-15
- 1
Editorial Inlay, satyr, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, l. 3 ? ht. 1.5 cm (1 3/16 ? 9/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored gla...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, rosette, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.1 ? W. 1.1 cm (7/16 ? 7/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored gl...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, ankh, was scepters, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.5 ? W. 1.3 cm (9/16 ? 1/2 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling ...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, palmette, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, l. 2 ? ht. 2 cm (13/16 ? 13/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colored gl...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial, ca. 1st century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic or Roman, Egyptian, Glass; cast, Other: 7/8 x 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (2.3 x 0.4 x 2.9 cm), Glass, Semi-opaque turquoise blue, with additions in opaque whit...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, rosette strip, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 200 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 0.5 ? W. 5.8 cm (3/16 ? 2 5/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling co...
- 2019-12-17
- 1
Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, 213 B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Cretan, Terracotta, 17 1/8 x 11 5/8 in. (43.5 x 29.5 cm), Vases, The inscription on this vase states that it contained the cremated bones of a certain Timasitheos of Rhodes, ...
- 2019-12-17
- 1
Editorial Inlay fragment, border pattern of feather design, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 3.8 ? W. 4.2 cm (1 1/2 ? 1 5/8 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composi...
- 2019-12-17
- 1
Editorial Aegis of Sakhmet or Bastet, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 664?30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, l. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) ? w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.), An aegis is a collarlike necklace (often called a broad-collar) bearing a divine head as symbol of protection and f...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Mummy bandage of Hepmeneh, born of Tasheritentaqeri, inscribed with text and vignette from the Book of the Dead, Ptolemaic Period, 332?30 BC, From Egypt, Linen, ink, L. 231.1 cm (91 in.); H. 10.2 cm (4 in.), Texts and vignettes from the Book of the Dea...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, running spirals, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 200 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 0.6 ? W. 3.5 cm (1/4 ? 1 3/8 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling co...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, female face, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 2.1 ? W. 1.6 cm (13/16 ? 5/8 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling colore...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay/bead blank with face, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.3 ? W. 1.6 cm (1/2 ? 5/8 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bundling ...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, square, sema tawy design, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 2.7 ? W. 1.8 cm (1 1/16 ? 11/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay fragment, patten of diamonds formed from smaller squares, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Glass, H. 1.9 ? W. 3 cm (3/4 ? 1 3/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be crea...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Cane, cow-headed serpent, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 2.1 ? W. 1.4 ? T. 2 cm (13/16 ? 9/16 ? 13/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was m...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, falcon with spread wings, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.3 ? W. 1.9 cm (1/2 ? 3/4 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bund...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Inlay, fragment, maenad hair, Ptolemaic Period?Roman Period, 100 BC?100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.8 ? W. 1.5 cm (11/16 ? 9/16 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by bund...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Papyrus inscribed with six 'Osiris Liturgies', Early Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332?200 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Meir, south part of the necropolis, Papyrus, ink, Approximate framed length 1120 cm (36 ft. 9 in.); height 23 cm (9 1/4 in....
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, late 3rd century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Alexandria, Terracotta; white-ground, h. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); d. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Vases, The distinctive coarse red clay of this and other white-ground Hadr...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, Hellenistic, ca. 270?250 B.C., Greek, Marble, H. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, Acquired in Egypt by George Baldwin, British Consul-General 1785?96. This monumental head gives an impression of sovereign calm and po...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, 3rd century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Terracotta, Other: 14 x 9 1/2 in. (35.6 x 24.1 cm), Vases, On body: ivy branch and bands; on neck: bands, laurel sprays.
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Statuette of the Goddess Taweret, Ptolemaic Period, 332?30 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Qena area, Glassy faience, H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in); W. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in); D. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in), In all likelihood, this statuette represents the goddess Ta...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, late 3rd century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Cretan, Terracotta, h. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm); d. 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm), Vases, This hydria was made by a skilled craftsman: it has a thin, delicate rim, which is c...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, late 3rd century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Cretan, Terracotta, h. 17 7/16 in (44.3 cm); d. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Vases, The body carries very faint traces of an inscription. The 'L' shaped stroke indicates...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Fragment of a Vase Depicting Arsinoe II, Ptolemaic Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty, 275?270 B.C.or a bit later, From Egypt, Alexandria region; Probably from Alexandria, Faience, H. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); W. 2 cm (13/16 in.); D. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.), Ptolemaic oino...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Pair of gold earrings with an Egyptian Atef crown set with stones and glass, Hellenistic, 3rd?2nd century B.C., Greek, Gold with stone and glass, Overall: 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (1.6 x 7 cm), Gold and Silver, During the Ptolemaic reign of Egypt (323-31 B.C.),...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Gold oktadrachm of Ptolemy IV Philopator, Hellenistic, 221?204 B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Gold, 1 1/16 in., 0oz. (2.7 cm, 27.77g), Coins, head of Ptolemy III, Euergetes/double cornucopiae, minted in Alexandria, Egypt. Gold and silver were the primary raw ...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, 3rd century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Terracotta, Other: 13 7/8 x 9 7/16 in. (35.2 x 24 cm), Vases, On body and neck, laurel sprays between bands.
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Ibis, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 600?30 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu), Wood, gesso, linen, paint, bronze, glass (eyes), L. 47 cm (18 1/2 in.); W. 15.3 cm (6 in.); H. 33 cm (13 in.), The ibis was sacred...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Relief panel showing two baboons offering the wedjat eye to the sun god Khepri, who holds the Underworld sign, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 400?200 BC, From Egypt, Limestone, H. 30.9 cm (12 3/16 in.); W. 39.3 cm (15 1/2 in.); D. 6 cm (2 3/8 in.), In t...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar), Hellenistic, 3rd century B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Terracotta; white-ground, Other: 15 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (38.4 x 23.5 cm), Vases, An incised graffito on the shoulder reads '[The vase and ashes] of Hermokles of Chios.'.
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Tit (Isis knot) amulet, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 525?30 BC, From Egypt, Red Glass, H. 3.1 ? W. 1.2 cm (1 1/4 ? 1/2 in.), Some of the glass amulets from the later Late Period through the Ptolemaic Period can be specifically tied to spells of the Bo...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Thoth Amulet, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 664?30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); W. 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); D. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.), Amulets often represent deities in order to invoke their protection and specific powers. Such amulets were ...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Gold bracelet in the form of a snake, Early Hellenistic, ca. 300?250 B.C., Greek, Ptolemaic, Gold, 3 5/16 in. (8.5 cm), Gold and Silver, This massive bracelet or armlet is cast in solid gold. The scales and details of the snake's head were chased after...
- 2019-12-17
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Editorial Ptolemaic Portrait Head, Unknown, Alexandria, Egypt, 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D., Stucco, 10.2 cm (4 in.).
- 2019-11-19
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Editorial Head of a Ptolemaic Ruler, Unknown, Alexandria, Egypt, late 3rd?2nd century B.C., Marble, 53.5 ? 27.5 ? 26.5 cm (21 1/16 ? 10 13/16 ? 10 7/16 in.).
- 2019-11-19
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Editorial Head of a Ptolemaic King (?), Unknown, Alexandria, Egypt, after 2nd century B.C., Asia Minor marble, 17.5 ? 10.4 ? 11 cm (6 7/8 ? 4 1/8 ? 4 5/16 in.).
- 2019-11-19
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Editorial Head of a Ptolemaic Queen (?), Unknown, Alexandria, Egypt, after 2nd century B.C., Asia Minor marble, 18.3 ? 10.3 ? 11.3 cm (7 3/16 ? 4 1/16 ? 4 7/16 in.).
- 2019-11-19
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Editorial The Approach to Karnac, with the Avenue of Sphynxes, and the Beautiful Ptolemaic Pylon., Francis Frith (English, 1822 - 1898), 1856?1857, Albumen silver print.
- 2019-11-19
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Editorial Two scenes depicting Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II giving offerings to the gods. Ptolemaic period (305-31 BC). Relief. Limestone. Egypt. Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities. Stockholm. Sweden.
- 2019-11-19
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Editorial Box-form ornament with granulation.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Earrings with bull head terminal.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Fragmentary faience statuette of Aphrodite.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar).
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Dakkeh.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Earrings with ibex head terminal.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Faience amulet in the form of the dwarf god Pataikos.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Faience amulet in the form of a tree frog.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Earring with ibex head.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Rhinoceros beetle box.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Earrings with ibex head terminal.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Ba-bird amulet.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial RING.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial female head.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Papyrus Column Amulet.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Royal bust.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Faience statuette of Aphrodite.
- 2019-11-18
- 1
Editorial Terracotta figure of a kneeling horse.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Statuette of the God Harpocrates, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period (664?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Bronze, 9.1 ? 4.6 ? 2.3 cm (3 5/8 ? 1 3/4 ? 7/8 in.) (without base).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Coffin with Coiled Snake (Atum) on the Top, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period (664?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Bronze, 8.3 ? 5.1 ? 4.1 cm (3 1/4 ? 2 ? 1 5/8 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Relief Depicting a Calf-Bearer, Ptolemaic Period, 304/30 BC, Egyptian, Egypt, Glazed stone, 8.9 ? 8.6 ? 2.5 cm (3 1/2 ? 3 3/8 ? 1 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Amulet of the Goddess Isis with Horus as a Child, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period (7th?1st centuries BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Faience, 2.54 ? .48 ? 1 cm (1 ? 3/16 ? 3/8 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Situla, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period (664?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Bronze, H. 18 cm (7 1/8 in.), diam. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Scarab, Ptolemaic Period (304?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Stone, 1.5 ? 1.25 ? 1 cm (9/16 ? 1/2 ? 3/8 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Statuette of the God Horus as a Child (Harpokrates), Late Period?early Ptolemaic Period (7th?1st centuries BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Bronze, 19.1 ? 7.6 ? 6.4 cm (7 1/2 ? 3 ? 2 1/2 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Unguent Jar, Ptolemaic Period (332?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Calcite, 16.8 ? 12.7 ? 12.7 cm (6 5/8 ? 5 ? 5 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Coffin with Cobra (Atum) and Ostrich Feather of Goddess Maat on the Top, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period (664?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Bronze, 8.4 ? 4.1 ? 8.6 cm (3 5/16 ? 1 5/8 ? 3 3/8 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Amulet of an Unidentified Goddess, Ptolemaic Period (?) (332?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Faience, 1.6 ? 0.6 ? 0.6 cm (5/8 ? 1/4 ? 1/4 in.).
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial Statuette of Isis and Horus.
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial Faience statuette of Aphrodite.
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial dancing dwarf.
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial Head of a Woman.
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial Statuette of the God Harpocrates, Late Period?Ptolemaic Period (about 1069?30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Bronze, 10.4 ? 3.5 ? 5.7 cm (4 ? 1 3/8 ? 2 1/4 in.).
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages __of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Hieroglyphical and demotic scripture. Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom.
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Egyptians ceramic ostraca in demotic script with references to the mummification and burial. Ptolemaic era. Middle Demotic period. 400-30 BC. From Thebes and Asyut. British Museum. London. United Kingdom.
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Egyptian writing. Upper: Letter to a deceased on papyrus. Around 2000 BC. End of the First Intermediate Period. Origin unknown. Lower: Hieratic Papyrus. Ptolemaic Period. 305-30 BC. Origin unknown. British Museum. London. United Kingdom.
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Valley of the Artisans. Ruins of Set Maat's settlement, home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th dynasties. Temple of Hathor and Maat built in ptolemaic era. Outside view. New Kingdom. Deir el-Medi...
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Valley of the Artisans. Ruins of Set Maat's settlement, home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th dynasties. Temple of Hathor and Maat built in ptolemaic era. Outside view. New Kingdom. Deir el-Medi...
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Temple of Horus. Built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Columns. Edfu. Egypt.
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Temple of Horus. Built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Pylon at the front of the temple.. Edfu. Egypt.
- 2019-09-16
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Nephthys. Seated figure. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Male figure flanked by Maat, with ostrich feather headdress. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior depicting gods Horus the Younger and Ammit. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Hathor. Seated figure. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Hathor. Seated figure. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Egyptian Art. Torso of a Ptolemaic King, inscribed with cartouches of a late Ptolemy. Ptolemaic Period. 80?30 B.C. Basalt. Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Seated gods. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Seated gods. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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Editorial Ptolemaic temple of Hathor and Maat. Polychrome reliefs that decorate the interior. Hathor. Seated figure. Deir el-Medina. Egypt.
- 2019-08-02
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