Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481555 - Back
Taweret, the "Great [female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for preg... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481555 - Left
Taweret, the "Great [female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for preg... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481555 - Right
Taweret, the "Great [female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for preg... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481555
Taweret, the "Great [female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for preg... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481557 - Back
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481557 - Bottom
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481557 - Left
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481557 - Right
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481557 - Top
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible... More
Egyptian - Amulet-pendant, of Taweret - Walters 481557
Taweret, the "Great [Female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile back and tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible... More
Egyptian - Apis Bull - Walters 481649 - Back
This well modeled bull of pale green faience has a rib cage and mane indicated by an incision. The horns and probably the disk which marked him as the holy Apis bull have broken off. Suspension loop on the back.
Egyptian - Apis Bull - Walters 481649 - Bottom
This well modeled bull of pale green faience has a rib cage and mane indicated by an incision. The horns and probably the disk which marked him as the holy Apis bull have broken off. Suspension loop on the back.
Egyptian - Apis Bull - Walters 481649 - Left
This well modeled bull of pale green faience has a rib cage and mane indicated by an incision. The horns and probably the disk which marked him as the holy Apis bull have broken off. Suspension loop on the back.
Egyptian - Apis Bull - Walters 481649 - Right
This well modeled bull of pale green faience has a rib cage and mane indicated by an incision. The horns and probably the disk which marked him as the holy Apis bull have broken off. Suspension loop on the back.
Egyptian - Apis Bull - Walters 481649 - Top
This well modeled bull of pale green faience has a rib cage and mane indicated by an incision. The horns and probably the disk which marked him as the holy Apis bull have broken off. Suspension loop on the back.
Egyptian - Apis Bull - Walters 481649
This well modeled bull of pale green faience has a rib cage and mane indicated by an incision. The horns and probably the disk which marked him as the holy Apis bull have broken off. Suspension loop on the back.
Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481559 - Back
The mother cat has four kittens, demonstrating her fertility. The loop on the back suggests that this amulet could be worn as a pendant. The skin of the cat is decorated with black spots.
Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481559 - Bottom
The mother cat has four kittens, demonstrating her fertility. The loop on the back suggests that this amulet could be worn as a pendant. The skin of the cat is decorated with black spots.
Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481559 - Left
The mother cat has four kittens, demonstrating her fertility. The loop on the back suggests that this amulet could be worn as a pendant. The skin of the cat is decorated with black spots.
Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481559 - Right
The mother cat has four kittens, demonstrating her fertility. The loop on the back suggests that this amulet could be worn as a pendant. The skin of the cat is decorated with black spots.
Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481559
The mother cat has four kittens, demonstrating her fertility. The loop on the back suggests that this amulet could be worn as a pendant. The skin of the cat is decorated with black spots.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 481628 - Back
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Djed Pillar,' . faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1628): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 481628 - Bottom
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Djed Pillar,' . faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1628): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 481628 - Left
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Djed Pillar,' . faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1628): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 481628 - Right
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Djed Pillar,' . faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1628): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 481628 - Top
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Djed Pillar,' . faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1628): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 481628
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Djed Pillar,' . faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1628): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 482655 - Back
The djed pillar is a hieroglyphic sign meaning "duration" and "stability." It is also a symbol of Osiris, the god of the underworld.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 482655 - Left
The djed pillar is a hieroglyphic sign meaning "duration" and "stability." It is also a symbol of Osiris, the god of the underworld.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 482655 - Right
The djed pillar is a hieroglyphic sign meaning "duration" and "stability." It is also a symbol of Osiris, the god of the underworld.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 482655 - Top
The djed pillar is a hieroglyphic sign meaning "duration" and "stability." It is also a symbol of Osiris, the god of the underworld.
Egyptian - Djed Pillar - Walters 482655
The djed pillar is a hieroglyphic sign meaning "duration" and "stability." It is also a symbol of Osiris, the god of the underworld.
Egyptian - Djed-Pillar - Walters 482864 - Back
Large Djed-pillars such as this were used for the living in festival or temple contexts, but were also attached to the body of a deceased. Usually, they were used as part of an amulet set, which included more t... More
Egyptian - Djed-Pillar - Walters 482864 - Left Side
Large Djed-pillars such as this were used for the living in festival or temple contexts, but were also attached to the body of a deceased. Usually, they were used as part of an amulet set, which included more t... More
Egyptian - Djed-Pillar - Walters 482864 - Right Side
Large Djed-pillars such as this were used for the living in festival or temple contexts, but were also attached to the body of a deceased. Usually, they were used as part of an amulet set, which included more t... More
Egyptian - Djed-Pillar - Walters 482864
Large Djed-pillars such as this were used for the living in festival or temple contexts, but were also attached to the body of a deceased. Usually, they were used as part of an amulet set, which included more t... More
Egyptian - Figure of Duamutef, Son of Horus - Walters 481645 - Back
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Duamutef, Son of Horus - Walters 481645 - Bottom
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Duamutef, Son of Horus - Walters 481645 - Left
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Duamutef, Son of Horus - Walters 481645 - Right
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Duamutef, Son of Horus - Walters 481645
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Hapy, Son of Horus - Walters 481643 - Back
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Hapy, Son of Horus - Walters 481643 - Bottom
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Hapy, Son of Horus - Walters 481643 - Left
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Hapy, Son of Horus - Walters 481643 - Right
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Hapy, Son of Horus - Walters 481643
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Imsety, Son of Horus - Walters 481644 - Back
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Imsety, Son of Horus - Walters 481644 - Bottom
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Imsety, Son of Horus - Walters 481644 - Left
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Imsety, Son of Horus - Walters 481644 - Right
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Imsety, Son of Horus - Walters 481644
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Kebehsenuef, Son of Horus - Walters 481642 - Back
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Kebehsenuef, Son of Horus - Walters 481642 - Bott...
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Kebehsenuef, Son of Horus - Walters 481642 - Left
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Kebehsenuef, Son of Horus - Walters 481642 - Righ...
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Kebehsenuef, Son of Horus - Walters 481642
During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. Figures of the four "Sons of ... More
Egyptian - Figure of Neheb-Kau (?) (Snake-headed) - Walters 481711 - B...
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Figure of Neheb-Kau (?) (Snake-headed) - Walters 481711 - L...
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Figure of Neheb-Kau (?) (Snake-headed) - Walters 481711 - R...
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Figure of Neheb-Kau (?) (Snake-headed) - Walters 481711
While Egyptian jewelry was worn in daily life, most of the examples known today came from tombs, where they adorned mummies. Amulets provided magical protection for the wearer in both life and death. The consis... More
Egyptian - Group of 16 Amulets Strung as a Necklace - Walters 481685-1...
This group of amulets were strung in modern times to a necklace that follows the order of an amulet necklace found on a mummy in the Faiyum. On this string are 8 "djed" pillars (symbols of Osiris), Thoth, figur... More
Egyptian - Hawk; Falcon - Walters 481603 - Back
This is a representation of a falcon. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Egyptian - Hawk; Falcon - Walters 481603 - Bottom
This is a representation of a falcon. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Egyptian - Hawk; Falcon - Walters 481603 - Left
This is a representation of a falcon. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Egyptian - Hawk; Falcon - Walters 481603 - Right
This is a representation of a falcon. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Egyptian - Hawk; Falcon - Walters 481603 - Top
This is a representation of a falcon. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Egyptian - Hawk; Falcon - Walters 481603
This is a representation of a falcon. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Harpocrates - Walters 481526 - Back
Isis was a goddess of kingship and magical power. Images of her as a nursing mother were believed to protect women and children.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Harpocrates - Walters 481526 - Bottom
Isis was a goddess of kingship and magical power. Images of her as a nursing mother were believed to protect women and children.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Harpocrates - Walters 481526 - Detail A
Isis was a goddess of kingship and magical power. Images of her as a nursing mother were believed to protect women and children.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Harpocrates - Walters 481526 - Left
Isis was a goddess of kingship and magical power. Images of her as a nursing mother were believed to protect women and children.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Harpocrates - Walters 481526 - Right
Isis was a goddess of kingship and magical power. Images of her as a nursing mother were believed to protect women and children.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Harpocrates - Walters 481526
Isis was a goddess of kingship and magical power. Images of her as a nursing mother were believed to protect women and children.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481522 - Back
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1522): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481522 - Bottom
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1522): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481522 - Left
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1522): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481522 - Right
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1522): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481522 - Three Quarter
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1522): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481522
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1522): Acquired by Henry Walters.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Back
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Bottom
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Front View A
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Front View B
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Left
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Right
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481523 - Top
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis nursing horus,' 663-332 BC. faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1523): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481524 - Back
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1524): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481524 - Bottom
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1524): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481524 - Front View A
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1524): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481524 - Front View B
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1524): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481524 - Left
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1524): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481527 - Left
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1527): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481527 - Right
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1527): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481527
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (48.1527): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481528 - Back
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1528): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481528 - Bottom
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1528): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481528 - Front View A
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1528): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481528 - Front View B
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1528): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481528 - Left
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1528): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.
Egyptian - Isis Nursing Horus - Walters 481528 - Right
Anonymous (Egyptian). 'Isis Nursing Horus,' 663-332 BC. Egyptian faience. Walters Art Museum (48.1528): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1930.