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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Wonderful Things Art
Reproduction Ancient Egyptian Artwork by Natalie Watson
“...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.”
HOWARD CARTER,
ON OPENING THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN
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Natalie Watson
- Nov 6, 2022
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- Sep 14, 2022
- 9 min
Seti I Beneath the Persea Tree
Pharoah Seti I kneels in the shade of a persea tree between the gods Ptah and Re-Horakhty in this relief from the Great Temple of Abydos.
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Natalie Watson
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
A Craft Workshop from the Tomb of the Two Sculptors
A bustling workshop of ancient Egyptian craftsmen are working with wood, stone, gold, metal & precious stones to create beautiful objects.
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Natalie Watson
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- Oct 14, 2021
- 6 min
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
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun in a Floral Pavillion
One of the masterpieces of Egyptian art and workmanship, the throne features an evocative image of the young king with his wife Ankhesenamum
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Natalie Watson
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
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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Natalie Watson
- Sep 19, 2021
- 4 min
Stela of Kay, Head of the Desert Hunters
Reproduction of the Stela of Kay, showing the ancient Egyptian Head of the Desert Hunters with his five hunting dogs.
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Natalie Watson
- Feb 13, 2021
- 1 min
The Funerary Offering Table of Watetkhethor, a 6th Dynasty Egpytian Princess
Wall painting from the tomb of Watetkhethor, daughter of king Teti, dating to Dynasty 6 (around 2290 BC)
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