Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun: The Perfume Pouring Scene from the Naos Shrine
A reproduction of a scene from Tutankhamun's Naos Shrine showing him pouring perfume into the hands of his wife and sister Ankhesenamun
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“...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
- Apr 25
The Weighing of Hunefer’s Heart
Explore the stunning vignette from the Book of Going Forth By Day that depicts Hunefer's journey through the Hall of Truth in ancient Egypt.
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Natalie Watson
- Jan 21
Heartwarming Family Moments: Inherkhau and His Grandchildren
In this lively fresco, Ancient Egyptian grandparents share a tender family moment with their grandchildren who are playing with birds.
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Natalie Watson
- Jan 5
The Meaning Behind Tutankhamun's Golden Shrine: Isis, Nephthys, and Powerful Spells of Protection
Unlocking the mysteries of Tutankhamun's Golden Shrine: Explore the intricate spells and captivating artistry of Isis and Nephthys.
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Natalie Watson
- Nov 21, 2023
Exploring the Greenfield Papyrus: An Insight into the Creation of the World in Ancient Egypt
Reproduction of a vignette from the Greenfield Papyrus showing Nut, the sky goddess, and Geb, the earth god at the beginning of time.
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Natalie Watson
- Nov 7, 2023
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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Natalie Watson
- Jan 15, 2023
The Fascinating Role of Anubis, Isis, and Nephthys in Ancient Egyptian Embalming Practices
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
Swimming Through the Marsh Bowl: Tilapia Fish and 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: A Glimpse of Ramesses III's Devotion to 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
The Myth of Nut, Geb, and 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
- Jul 24, 2022
Exploring the Symbolism and Mythology of Isis in 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
The Hidden Meanings Behind Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber Symbols
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 18, 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 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
- 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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Natalie Watson
- Oct 15, 2021
The Weighing of the Heart, Book of the Dead (Chapter 30B)
The Papyrus of Ani dating from c. 1250 BC depicts the moment when a man was judged before the gods to enable entry to the afterlife.
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Natalie Watson
- Sep 30, 2021
The Embrace of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep
In Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis a 5th Dynasty mastaba tomb contains a striking portrayal of two men in close embrace.
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