A rare and fine example of so-called "Egyptian blue" ceramic ware, this lovely vase has a form similar to contemporary vessels of alabaster.For the latest information about this object, vases; covers, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Glass became very popular in the New Kingdom and although glass-making was not discovered by the Egyptians, they soon learned how to make glass. Glass inlays and vessels, such as this one, were precious and a luxury article.
This piece has a blue body, two small loop handles, and a round bottom. The banded decoration is yellow and white.For the latest information about this object, vessels, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 19th-21st DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Amulets are often worn on the body or hung in architectural spaces. Their purpose is to protect against ailments and other types of danger and to encourage success and fortitude. This 18th-century Iranian example is covered with micrographic writing, including verses from the Qur'an and the 99 Beautiful Names (al-asma al-husna) of God, which describe his divine attributes. Qur'anic verses are considered by some believers to have protective powers.
The most legible inscription, beginning at the top and continuing in the center panel, invokes God’s majesty: “Oh God, truly God is all-powerful in all things.”For the latest information about this object, amulets; gems; talismans, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: [Date] A.H. Rajab 1161; [Translation] ...Oh God, truly God is all- powerful in all things...Reign: Style:
The feet have broken away from this black-speckled carnelian representation of Horus-the-Child, but the angle of the legs suggests he was seated on his mother's lap. A loop protruding from the shoulders is also broken off.For the latest information about this object, pendants; amulets; figurine, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 19th-23rd DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
The combination of the crescent moon with the full moon disk leads to an identification of the hawk as the god Khonsu of Thebes. The figure of the hawk stands on a rectangular base.
When Horus wears a sun disk, he is the god of cyclical renewal.For the latest information about this object, amulets; pendants; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 21st-23rd DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
The god Horus-the-Child seated on a pillow, knees drawn up, is carved in relief on both sides of a thin piece of lapis lazuli. A perforation runs from the top of the head to the back of the skull.For the latest information about this object, amulets, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Harpokrates (Horus the Child) is shown standing with his hand pressed to his lips. This pendant is made of light blue faience and is pierced through the back pillar.For the latest information about this object, amulets; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
This dwarf-like, protective deity was very popular in ancient Egypt; amulets in the shape of this god were particularly popular from the Third Intermediate period. The Greek name Pataikos comes from a passage in the writings of Herodotus (ca. 5th century BCE), who used this term to describe a Phoenician protective dwarf-like image. The Egyptian Pataikos is a special manifestation of the creator god Ptah and the dwarf-like appearance symbolizes his magical power.
This amulet displays a very special variant of Pataikos representations which links this god to images of the juvenile god Horus standing on crocodiles. Here, Pataikos also stands on two antithetically arranged crocodiles. He has snakes in his hands and a scarab on top of his head. On each of his shoulders was once a falcon, both of which are now broken off. The goddesses Isis and Nephthys are standing at his sides, and at his back another representation of Isis protects the Pataikos figure with her wings. In this special arrangement the magical power of Pataikos is linked to the Horus myth.For the latest information about this object, amulets; figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Ptolemaic DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Upper part of the upright standing hippopotamus goddess Taweret. Taweret was a protective goddess, especially for pregnant women, childbirth, and newborn children.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues); figurines, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
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 pregnant women and small children.For the latest information about this object, amulets; figurines; pendants, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 30th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style: