Ancient Egyptian Scarab, Commemorative Scarab And Scarab Amulet

The pharaoh was undoubtedly the most important terrestrial figure in ancient Egypt and played a significant role in the functioning of Egyptian society. Entrusted with governing the realm of Egypt and providing a link between the Egyptian people and the gods, pharaohs were “an essential element in the maintenance of the position of society in the order of creation”. This idea has been substantiated through the various artefacts located in tombs in the Valley of the Kings, particularly that of Tutankhamun. These finds have shed light on the role and lifestyle of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Through the discovery and analysis of these items, historians and archaeologists alike have been able to glean considerable amounts of information in

The western world’s fascination with Ancient Egypt began in the 19th century. The reason for this fascination first began with two separate literary works. The

The reliefs of Ankh-neb-ef are limestone panels with paint that originated from the Old Kingdom of Egypt in 2150 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Pepy II. The delicate carving of the panels in the sunken relief presents a magnificent image. They portray Ankh-neb-ef, an ancient Egyptian priest whose name translates to “may his lord live.” In the reliefs, Ankh-neb-ef holds a Kherep-sceptor and a walking stick, which were symbols of authority in ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization was extremely religious and most ancient Egyptian artworks involved the portrayal of gods, goddesses, and Pharaoh, as well. Moreover, the Egyptian reverence for order and conservative ideals led to the institution of intricate rules that governed how artists represented both humans and gods (Saylor.org 4). For instance, the apparel worn by Ankh-neb-ef in the painting is not a simple fashion statement. The priest is wearing a prestigious sarong and ornamentation, bracelets, and a wide collar. The jewelry kept their owner safe in a dangerous passage to the afterlife. This formula for representing the human figure in a painting remained popular over several centuries (Robins 24).

BOSTON, MA (June 23, 2014)—A world-class collection of jewels from ancient Nubia at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will go on view this summer in Gold and the Gods: Jewels of Ancient Nubia. The MFA’s collection of Nubian adornments is the most comprehensive outside Khartoum—the result of an early 20th-century expedition by the Museum with Harvard University. The exhibition opens on July 19, and includes works by Nubian goldsmiths and jewelers, who were among the most innovative in the ancient world. Featuring some 100 excavated ornaments dating from 1700 BC to AD 300, which will be on view in the Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation Gallery, the exhibition explores the royal tombs of kings and queens, which were filled with elaborate jewelry such as necklaces, amulets, stacked bracelets and earrings. The MFA is unique in its ability to mount an exhibition of Nubian jewelry and adornment drawn exclusively from its own collection. In addition to gold––Nubia’s most important commodity––jewelry in the exhibition incorporates precious materials such as lapis lazuli (imported from Afghanistan), blue chalcedony (imported from Turkey), amethystine quartz and carnelian, as well as enamel and glass––both of which were rare and valuable new technologies at the time. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated MFA Publication on Nubian jewelry.

The best known mask is that of Tutankhamun now in the Egyptian Antiquities Museum in Cairo. Made of gold and gems, the mask conveys the features of the ancient ruler. Most funerary masks were not made of solid gold, however, living persons in ancient Egypt might have employed transformational spells to assume nonhuman forms. These masks were not made from casts of the features; rather, the mummification process itself preserved the features of the deceased.

The beautiful magic wands of the Egyptian past are a great example of the how the Ancient Egyptians revered their gods, but more importantly, they glorified their living and sanctified their dead. The appearance during the Middle Kingdom of the magic wands in tombs tell a story of a culture that struggled with surviving childbirth. In order to protect their laboring mothers, in this life and the next, the Egyptians evoked deities from their pantheon and spellbound them to a piece of hippo bone. In the magic wands found scattered about Egypt, all possess carvings of knife wielding deities, some were three dimensional and even the material it has made from held great significance.

This artifact is a fragment or part of a vandal that an Ancient Egyptian wore on his or her feet. Ancient Egyptian sandals were usually made out of plant fibers or leather, so this part of a sandal might be made out of plant fibers or leather. The sandals were tied together by two thongs. This was used for footwear so that the sand of the hot deserts couldn't burn his or her feet also for protection from scratches or cuts on his or her feet. But sandals were also worn on special occasions.

The Amarna Period is a time in Egypt’s history regarded with mystery and revolutionary rebellion towards tradition. Egypt is a region bound by its tradition and ritual. Throughout time Egypt has been attached to durable and consistent customs backed by a long and rich history. The Amarna style emerges at a time where the Egyptian people experience great conflict and turmoil. Changes break the back of Egypt for eighteen years of distortion and modification.

Culture includes the behaviors, beliefs, values, religion, and many other characteristics of life. I have already explicated the behaviors revealed by the artifact, but the hawk also shows what the people of Egypt at this time valued and believed. We can see that they were religious. The Egyptian gods were oftentimes associated with certain animals, so the Egyptian peoples would worship those animals as manifestations of the god’s power (David, 2003). The hawk was probably either a sacred animal that was mummified, or a votive mummy (Cornelius et al., 2012). Votive mummies are animals that were mummified and placed in catacombs or other locations as offerings to the gods (David, 2003). According to the Museum of Anthropology, hawks were associated with the god Horus (n.d.). In general, the mummification of animals shows how much the ancient Egyptians loved and valued their pets. Rich Egyptians chose to mummify many of their beloved pets in order to take them into the afterlife after their death. Closely related to this is the Egyptian outlook on death and the afterlife. The mummification of the hawk reveals the religious aspect of the Egyptian culture. The people of this time in Egypt believed that there was an afterlife and that they needed to preserve (or mummify) bodies to “preserve [them] for ‘eternity’” (Cornelius, et al., 2012). The purpose of mummifying the animals was to take them into

This art history analysis will define the themes of wealth and power in an examination of “Khafre Enthroned” (2500 B.C.). This statute defines a high level of artistic skill that reflects the wealth of Pharaoh Khafre in the Old Kingdom. During this era in Egyptian history, Khafre wielded extraordinary wealth to create a statue in the rarified diorite stone used to make this high quality statute. This unique statuary provided a symbol of the power and prestige of Pharaoh Khafre’s leadership at the height of the Old Kingdom. The political and religion-based themes of wealth and power will also be examined in this study of “Khafre Enthroned”, which provide a historical basis for an examination of the statue. Pharaoh Khafre commissioned this statue as a reflection of his political power and great wealth as a symbol of his status in the Afterlife. In essence, an artistic analysis of the themes of wealth and power will define the historical uniqueness of “Khafre Enthroned” (2500 B.C.) in Egyptian Old Kingdom statuary.

Harmful creatures such as serpents and scorpions were often shown holding knives in the illustrated scenes of Ancient Egyptian

Since its establishment, the British Museum has been an iconic symbol of human culture, art, and history. It was built around 263 years ago and has served as the storehouse for many iconic discoveries over the centuries (Caleca, 1979). With a collection of almost 8 million artifacts and historical objects, it 's hard to choose one. Each object has its own value in the museum and reflects the ancient times (Caleca, 1979). In this paper, we will be discussing the artifact called "The Sphinx of Tharaqo” that is preserved in the British Museum.

The ancient Egyptians are known for their fondness for animals, and the cat was a favorite household companion. Cats were common in ancient Egyptian art that depicted domestic scenes since they were greatly appreciated as killers of rodents, snakes, scorpions, ect. Typically homes with cats had less sickness, and fewer deaths. But beyond these roles, cats were cherished as pets and even worshipped. The ancient Egyptians revered and worshipped many animals, just as other ancient civilizations did, but none were worshipped as reverently as the cat. This essay will carefully analyze the Egyptian relief

The following paper objective is to present the funerary stela of Ta-Khaa-En-Bastet, kept at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The stela’s accession number is 1947.392 and is possibly from Abydos because of its imagery. The stela dates back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, which is 664-332 BC. This funerary stela helps to provide data about the funerary practices and the responsibilities women had in ancient Egyptian society.

Just from looking at a few pieces of the art of the ancient Egyptians, you begin to notice many defining characteristics about it that make it unique and different from other styles of art. There are an ample amount of recurring features in the art, so this must mean that these traits and aspects are noteworthy. This next section of the essay will go into detail about a few of the many types of art and the stylistic elements that define ancient Egyptian art and make it special and distinguishable from other types of art, and why some particular aspects of the art are important.