Reconstructing 'Nebamun Hunting in the Marshes' From Fragments - Restoring Ancient Egypt's Art
Reconstruction of the famous 'Hunting in the Marshes' scene from the Tomb of Nebamun, restoring the full scene from just three fragments.
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Wonderful Things Art
Contemporary Reproductions of Ancient Egyptian Art
DISCOVER WONDERFUL THINGS
“...as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues, and gold - everywhere the glint of gold. For the moment - an eternity it must have seemed to the others standing by - I was struck dumb with amazement, and when Lord Carnarvon, unable to stand the suspense any longer, inquired anxiously, 'Can you see anything?' it was all I could do to get out the words, 'Yes, wonderful things.”
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HOWARD CARTER, ON OPENING THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN
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Natalie Watson
- Sep 8
The Wedding Guests, a reproduction from the Tomb of Ramose (TT55)
Reproduction of a wedding scene from the ancient Egyptian tomb of Ramose (TT55) showing guests in fine linen clothes seated in couples.
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Natalie Watson
- Aug 15
Recreating The Abydos King List: As Featured on The History of Egypt Podcast!
Find out how the Abydos King List reproduction was commissioned and created for episode 187 of The History of Egypt Podcast
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Natalie Watson
- Jul 24
The Abydos King List
A new full-colour reproduction and translation of the Abydos King List, a wall relief in the mortuary temple of Seti I, by Natalie Watson
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Natalie Watson
- Jan 15
Anubis, Isis and Nephthys Inside the Embalming Tent
The god Anubis acts as the divine embalmer, whilst at the head and foot of Siptah's mummy kneel the sister goddesses Isis and Nephthys
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Natalie Watson
- Nov 6, 2022
The Marsh Bowl Featuring Tilapia Fish Amongst the Lotus Flowers
A blue faience bowl with a marsh scene with water, fish and plant motifs that symbolise the themes of fertility, rebirth, and regeneration.
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Natalie Watson
- Nov 1, 2022
The Triad of Memphis: Ramesses III Before Ptah, Sekhmet and Nefertem
Pharoah Ramesses III stands before the holy family of Memphis: Ptah, the patron of craftsmen, his consort Sekhmet, and their child Nefertem
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Natalie Watson
- Oct 24, 2022
Nut and Geb at the Creation of the World
A mythological papyrus illustrating the story of the separation of the sky (goddess Nut) and earth (god Geb) and the creation of the world.
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Natalie Watson
- Oct 19, 2022
Prehistoric Bowl Featuring Hippos in a Nile Landscape
Reproduction of a prehistoric bowl from the Naqada I period (c. 3850–3650 BC) depicting three stylised hippos in the Nile landscape.
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Natalie Watson
- Aug 29, 2022
Ancient Egyptian Art: A Reading List
Tips for starting out interpreting ancient Egyptian art, including reading hieroglyphics, and understanding symbolism and art styles.
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Natalie Watson
- Jul 24, 2022
The Winged Goddess Isis from Tutankhamun’s Golden Shrine
The ancient Egyptian goddess Isis with protective wings outstretched, based on a scene on the golden shrine of Tutankhamun dating to 1324 BC
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Natalie Watson
- Jul 14, 2022
Anubis Guarding the Entrance to the Tomb of Pashedu
A reproduction of a painting of the god of the dead Anubis from the Tomb of Pashedu in the worker's village of Deir el-Medina in Egypt
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Natalie Watson
- Jun 21, 2022
Symbolism in the Burial Chamber of Tutankhamun
The wall paintings in the burial chamber of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun show how the young king journeyed into the afterlife
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Natalie Watson
- May 9, 2022
Inamun Making Offerings to Osiris, God of the Dead (Stela of Inamun Nayesnebu)
The Stela of Inamun Nayesnebu dating to Dynasty 25 depicts the woman giving offerings to the mummified human-headed god Osiris.
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Natalie Watson
- Mar 17, 2022
Symbolism In The Art Of Queen Nefertari’s Tomb
The tomb of Nefertari located in the Valley of the Queens is one of the largest and most lavishly decorated in Egypt’s history.
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Natalie Watson
- Mar 17, 2022
A Trio of Musicians from the Tomb of Nakht
Reproduction of the trio of ancient Egyptian female musicians from the tomb of Nakht playing a double flute, a lute, and a harp.
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Natalie Watson
- Mar 1, 2022
The God Iah-Thoth Receiving the Wadjet (Stela of Neferrenpet and Huynefret)
Reproduction of an illustration from a stone stela Cat 1592 (Turin N 50046) praising the healing power of the god Iah-Thoth.
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Natalie Watson
- Feb 14, 2022
Amarna Stela Reproduction: Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Family Beneath the Aten
Reproduction of an Ancient Egyptian stela from Amarna, depicting King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti worshipping the sun-disk Aten
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Natalie Watson
- Dec 10, 2021
Userhat Receiving Offerings from Nut Beneath the Sycamore Tree
Reproduction of a painting from the Tomb of Userhat showing the deceased meeting Nut, the goddess of the sycamore tree and receiving water.
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Natalie Watson
- Nov 26, 2021
Isis and Nephthys Praising the Morning Sun and Osiris-Ra
A vignette from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead representing the beginning of the sun’s daily journey through the sky.
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