Aegis amulet
Aegis
Green glazed amulet with three row pearl border. Card for Egyptian IV states “Amulet in fused green enamel”.
Reference: CANCM: 2428
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Amulet
Small ornament in red stone/sun disc amulet of carnelian.
Reference: CANCM: 2122
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Amulet
Faience amulet of a pregnant woman / taweret. Hole for cord, broken at bottom.
Reference: E190
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Amulet
Bes, grotesque amulet figure for suspension with blue glaze
Reference: CANCM: 2126
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Amulet
Faience amulet, possible obscene. Hole for cord has broken off the back.
Reference: CANCM:6009
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Bead
An inscribed cylindrical green bead with a hole for cord.
Reference: E214
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Beads
Blue Egyptian beads strung on a modern string and clasp with a Roman lock.
Reference: E20
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Cosmetic Container
Alabaster Kohl Jar, stone vessel.
Reference: 1999 (E334)
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Cowroid
Faience cowroid. Hole for cord (second from the left) and a selection of blue and green glazed beads.
Reference: E257
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Figurine
Bronze Egyptian figure of Buto, the nurse of Horus.
Reference: CANCM: 4130
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Figurine
Small faience Egyptian deity amulet perforated for suspension.
Reference: CANCM: 4407
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Figurine
Bronze Egyptian figure of Isis or Hathor bearing a disc or moon on her head.
Reference: CANCM: 4122
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Faience Necklace
A necklace of small faience beads in blue and white with modern stringing.
Reference: 1979
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Figurine
Bronze Egyptian Amun-re statuette with hook for suspension.
Reference: CANCM:4206
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Figurine
Stone statuette, possibly depicting Nilus.
Reference: CANCM: 4127
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Figurine
Harpocrates (The child Horus); bronze Egyptian figure, minus legs.
Reference: CANCM: 4134
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Furniture Fitting
Buckle of tin girdle hook/wooden tyet (the buckle of Isis) emblem furniture fitting.
Reference: CANCM:2108
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Jar
Egyptian cosmetic container in stone, maybe a kohl pot (front row 3rd from left).
Reference: CANCM:6145
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Kohl Jar
Alabaster kohl jar (middle row 1st on left).
Reference: CANCM: 2005
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Kohl Jar
Alabaster Kohl Jar (back row 1st on left).
Reference: CANCM: 2007
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Kohl Jar
Alabaster kohl jar with lid/stone cosmetic container or Kohl pot.
Reference: CANCM: 2003.1-2
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Kohl Jar
Alabaster kohl jar card, stone jar containing piece of cloth.
Reference: CANCM: 2004
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Kohl jar
Alabaster kohl jar with lid (back row last on right).
Reference: CANCM:2001
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Mummified Cat
This mummified cat, whose face can still be seen, would have had its insides removed and filled with earth or sand before being wrapped in bandages soaked in natron (salt) or resin. The cat’s front...
This mummified cat, whose face can still be seen, would have had its insides removed and filled with earth or sand before being wrapped in bandages soaked in natron (salt) or resin. The cat’s front legs were laid by its side, and its back legs tucked up against its tummy. Bandages have been removed from the cat’s nose and mouth, but you can still see its sharp teeth, fur and whiskers.
Listen here for audio and insights Reference: CANCM:nn
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Plaque
A bronze plaque possibly depicting the goddess Hathor.
Reference: E304
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Ring
A blue cartouche bearing the name ‘Amenhotep’ set in a modern ring.
Reference: E234
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Scarab
An un-inscribed faience scarab with a hole for cord.
Reference: E189
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
A steatite stone scarab.
The scarab beetle was often carved on top of stamp seals. The underside could include names, titles, or other important information that the owner could stamp on clay or papyrus.
Reference: E233
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
A faience scarab with a hole for cord.
Reference: E230
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
A faience scarab with a hole for cord.
Reference: E247
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Faience scarab in the shape of Amun Re Cartouche.
Reference: E245
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Stone scarab in the shape of a jackal base. Hole for cord.
Reference: E110
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Stone with some turquoise patches scarab in the shape of a jackal base. Hole for cord.
Reference: E111
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Soapstone scarab with two cobras on cartouche. Hole for cord.
Reference: E114
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Faience scarab. Hole for cord.
Reference: E265
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Soapstone scarab with cartouche of god and goddess. Hole for cord.
Reference: E269
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Soapstone scarab - possibly fake. Hole for cord.
Reference: E274
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Faience scarab. Hole for cord.
Reference: E263
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Two scarab beads in the shape of Tutmosis III and Dyn. Stone and bone.
Reference: E221
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scarab
Faience scarab with missing wings; would have been sewn on mummy netting.
Reference: E313
Can be found: Ancient EgyptCollection of scarabs
Scaraboid
A soapstone scaraboid in the shape of ankh car.
Reference: E241
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Scaraboid
Faience scaraboid with inscription ‘the good god Tutmosis’ on base. Hole for cord.
Reference: E115
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Scaraboid
Stone scaraboid with a hawk and cobra cartouche. Hole for cord.
Reference: E136
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Seal Ring
Bronze ring with cartouche bearing a hieroglyphic inscription.
Reference: 2052
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Staff head with Ibis and Snake
This head of a military standard was found during digging of docks for Nelson’s fleet at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Standards identified particular branches of the Egyptian army and were readily visible to help rally troops.
Reference: CANCM:nn
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Statuette
Statuette head, depicting Osiris.
A small painted bronze head of Osiris wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt. This conical shaped headpiece was worn as early as 3000BC. The White Crown may actually have been green because it is believed to be have been made from reeds.
Reference: CANCM:5892
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Stone Amulet
Small object in red stone/fruit amulet in carnelian or haematite.
Reference: CANCM: 2119
Can be found: Ancient Egypt
Vessel
Egyptian ceramic vessel
Stone lidded pots for storing kohl or galena eye-paint. Several found in an early New Kingdom shaft tomb of about 1550–1450 BC (Y66) near Abydos by William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942).
Reference: CANCM:6147
Can be found: Ancient Egypt