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God or god-like dwarf. The figurine was supposed to have a magical protective function. 26th to 30th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. From a British private museum.

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.

This wonderful bowl of banded stone was probably used for ritual purposes. From the Early Dynastic Period or Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

This wonderful and relatively large bowl of banded stone was probably used for ritual purposes. From the Early Dynastic Period or Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

The small stone container was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Black remains of the substance are still preserved on the inside. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

Large container for this type of vessel. A thin-walled and very skilfully crafted specimen. Made between the 12th and 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt.

The elegant stone vase was probably used as an ointment vessel. 5th to 6th dynasty of ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom.

The elegant stone vase was probably used as an ointment vessel. 3rd dynasty of ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom.

The small stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

The massive stone cosmetic pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

The small stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Black remains of the substance are still preserved on the inside. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

Elegant stone vase made of beautifully marbled calcite alabaster. From between the 1st and 3rd dynasty of ancient Egypt.

Wonderful figurine from the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. It has an interesting provenance and exhibition record.

Impressive wood relief of an idealized face. Polychrome paint. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt.

The small stone pot of nicely polished granite was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. From the time between Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.

Interesting weres amulet type based on larger headrests that served the Egyptians as pillows. From the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection. Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

Impressive wood relief of an idealized face. Remains of paint. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from Ancient Egypt.

Funerary statuette from the Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. Orange-brown clay with green faience.

Amulet seal with spirals and blossoms design on the underside. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Bronze amulet of a worshipped species of Nile elephantfish. It was probably hung on a temple wall as an offering.

Made in the style of a scarab but with a hippopotamus on the upper side. It was a protective amulet during the 18th or 19th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. It might have protected a pregnant woman. The amulet comes from the famous Matouk collection and is published in his 1971 book.

From a 22nd dynasty tomb containing a large number of ushabtis. Their work performance in the afterlife was to be ensured by the overseer figurine.

Amulet seal as a good luck charm with a protective function. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Nice small figurine of a falcon dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. From the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk.

Nice small depiction of a crocodile dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. From the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk.

Nice small figurine of a frog dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. From the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk.

The small amulet dates to the Late Period and should give its owner strength or protection. From the famous Matouk collection.

Nice figurine of an ibis dating to the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. From the famous collection of Fouad S. Matouk.

Figure painted in black and red from the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Probably part of a larger wooden model for a tomb.

Figure painted in black and red from the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Probably part of a larger wooden model for a tomb.

Figure painted in black and red from the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Probably part of a larger wooden model for a tomb.

Impressive wood relief of an idealized face. Polychrome paint. The mask was part of a sarcophagus lid from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.

Modern assembled and threaded necklace made from original ancient Egyptian beads. The socalled mummy beads are made of faience and date to the Late Period of ancient Egypt.

Nice striding bronze figurine of the Egyptian goddess of war, dating to the Late Period of ancient Egypt. From an old museum collection.

Big beetle stone from the Late Period of Ancient Egypt. Scarabs of this kind have been placed next to the heart on mummies. Nice mint green fayence.

Nice amulet from the Late Dynastic Period of Ancient Egypt. The scarab was exhibited in an early 20th century private museum.