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Central piece of a mummy cartonnage from the ptolemaic period. Covered with polychrome paint giving an interesting insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals. Probably originating from Akhmim in Upper Egypt.

The protective amulet shows the god Bes between two seated monkeys. Late Period of ancient Egypt. This piece is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Chest and leg piece of a mummy cartonnage from the ptolemaic period. Covered with polychrome paintings giving an interesting insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals.

Hieroglyphic inscription expressing New Year wishes for Ptah at the beginning of the nile floodings. Important 26th dynasty piece associated with the Egyptian New Year rituals. The object is a fantastic example of the skilled workmanship and artistic quality of faience in ancient Egypt.

The flat relief shows an offering scene and above a hieroglyphic text describing the deceased Ptah-nefer, the priest and the offerings. A translation has been made by the renowned Egyptologist professor Kurth. The work of art dates to the 26th dynasty. It is adopting the style of the Old Kingdom.

The Ankh on the bottom side of this ancient egyptian scarab symbolized life or afterlife. The symbol is framed by volutes.

Interesting amulet from the New Kingdom or a later period made in archaic style. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Amulet from the Late Period. The stamp is in great condition. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Beautiful gold ring from Egypt in Roman Imperial times. Published in the exhibition catalogue of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art.

Beautiful gold ring from Egypt in Roman Imperial times. Published in the exhibition catalogue of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art.

Beautiful piece of gold jewellery from Egypt in Roman Imperial times. Published in the exhibition catalogue of the Basel Museum of Ancient Art.

Nice little bowl with mosaic glass eyes on blue and green background. Exhibited and published in the 1980ies. Made in the early Roman Imperial period in the province of Syria.