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Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Morocco, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Morocco, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Algeria, North Africa.

Prehistoric stone tool made of wonderfully banded stone. It was the universal tool of the older Stone age and could be used as a borer or a cutter. From a Swiss museum collection. Found in Morocco, North Africa.

The Egyptian shabti is from the daughter of Pinudjem II who ruled Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period. It was excavated in the 1840ies at the Ramesseum.

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 stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Nicely polished stone surface. From the 2nd Millenium BC.

The stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Vessel with well preserved body and missing rim. From the 2nd Millenium BC.

The stone pot was used for Kohl, the eye cosmetic of the ancient Egyptians. Vessel with well preserved body and missing rim. From the 2nd Millenium BC.

Made of nicely banded Egyptian alabaster. High quality bowl with a fine polish. Early Dynastic to Old 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.

A fantastic goblet shaped vessel from the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Made of finely polished Egyptian alabaster.

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

The elegant stone vase is made of wonderful banded alabaster. 5th to 6th dynasty, Old Kingdom.

Matching pair of jewellery made of gold with gemstone of red garnet and white glass bead. From an ancient workshop in Egypt or the Levant.

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.

Amulet seal with complex knot design at the underside. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with complex design of crosses on the underside. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with complex design of crosses on the underside. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal in the shape of a scarab with schematic top side. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with circle designs as a stamp. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with a complex knot design on the underside, possibly symbolizing the unity of Egypt. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with schematic animal scene on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with a complex knot design on the underside, possibly symbolizing the unity of Egypt. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal in the shape of a scarab with schematic top side and pseudo hieroglyphs at the underside. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal in the shape of a scarab with schematic top side and braided tape on the underside. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal in the shape of a scarab with schematic top side. Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with figural scene on the underside, two standing figures next to tree of life. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with pseudo hieroglyphs on the underside. Late or post Ramesside period.

Amulet seal with master of the animals scene on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with pharao and servant on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with tree of life on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with pharao and servant on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with tree of life on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.

Amulet seal with schematic master of the crocodiles scene on the underside. Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt.