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Amarna Period Collection

The Amarna Period, also known as the Akhenaten Revolution, was a fascinating era in ancient Egyptian history that brought about significant changes in art and religion

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Bust of Queen Nefertiti, from the studio of the sculptor Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna

Bust of Queen Nefertiti, from the studio of the sculptor Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna
REV267404 Bust of Queen Nefertiti, from the studio of the sculptor Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna (painted limestone) (see also 114018)

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Throne, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold)

Throne, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold)
XBP343643 Throne, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: King seated)

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Palm column kohl flask, from Amarna, New Kingdom (opaque turquoise) (detail of 44958)

Palm column kohl flask, from Amarna, New Kingdom (opaque turquoise) (detail of 44958)
BAL94394 Palm column kohl flask, from Amarna, New Kingdom (opaque turquoise) (detail of 44958) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Private Collection; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Head of a Harpist, from Tell El-Amarna, c. 1370-1360 BC (wood)

Head of a Harpist, from Tell El-Amarna, c. 1370-1360 BC (wood)
PWI107941 Head of a Harpist, from Tell El-Amarna, c.1370-1360 BC (wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Column relief fragment depicting Queen Nefertiti, New Kingdom (limestone)

Column relief fragment depicting Queen Nefertiti, New Kingdom (limestone)
AMQ110772 Column relief fragment depicting Queen Nefertiti, New Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Fragment of wall painting from a private house showing two of the younger daughters of

Fragment of wall painting from a private house showing two of the younger daughters of
AMQ104495 Fragment of wall painting from a private house showing two of the younger daughters of Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti seated at their parents feet, found at Tell el-Amarna

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Osirid pillar of Akhenaten (1365-1349 BC) from the sun temple of Amenophis IV at Karnak

Osirid pillar of Akhenaten (1365-1349 BC) from the sun temple of Amenophis IV at Karnak
PWI104696 Osirid pillar of Akhenaten (1365-1349 BC) from the sun temple of Amenophis IV at Karnak, New Kingdom, c.1350 BC (terracotta) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c

Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR182668 Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Torso of a woman, New Kingdom (alabaster)

Torso of a woman, New Kingdom (alabaster)
BAL23626 Torso of a woman, New Kingdom (alabaster) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); length:8.3 cm; Petrie Museum, University College London

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Osiride pillar of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Karnak, New Kingdom, c

Osiride pillar of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Karnak, New Kingdom, c
SCP50779 Osiride pillar of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Karnak, New Kingdom, c.1350 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 137x88x60 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Bullock among papyrus reeds, New Kingdom (faience)

Bullock among papyrus reeds, New Kingdom (faience)
SCP50778 Bullock among papyrus reeds, New Kingdom (faience) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 10.8 high cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c

Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR233276 Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Relief depicing a princess eating a roasted duck, from the North Palace at Tell El-Amarna

Relief depicing a princess eating a roasted duck, from the North Palace at Tell El-Amarna
XIR230169 Relief depicing a princess eating a roasted duck, from the North Palace at Tell El-Amarna, New Kingdom, c.1353-1337 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: The throne, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC

The throne, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC
XBP341821 The throne, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood inlaid with semi-precious stones) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone

Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone
XIR370211 Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 107940, 116813, 370210) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Height: 15.4 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Stela depicting a scribe driving a chariot, from Tell El-Amarna, New Kingdom, c

Stela depicting a scribe driving a chariot, from Tell El-Amarna, New Kingdom, c
XIR226535 Stela depicting a scribe driving a chariot, from Tell El-Amarna, New Kingdom, c.1353-1337 BC (stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: View of the Tomb Chapel of Meryre, New Kingdom (photo)

View of the Tomb Chapel of Meryre, New Kingdom (photo)
XIR226162 View of the Tomb Chapel of Meryre, New Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Tell el-Amarna

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: A royal head, possibly of Nefertiti, from Memphis, New Kingdom (quartzite

A royal head, possibly of Nefertiti, from Memphis, New Kingdom (quartzite
XIR226534 A royal head, possibly of Nefertiti, from Memphis, New Kingdom (quartzite) (see also 158683) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 35.5 cm; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Shard painted with a galloping horse, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom (pottery)

Shard painted with a galloping horse, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom (pottery)
AMQ107030 Shard painted with a galloping horse, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom (pottery) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Red slipped pottery jar, New Kingdom (pottery)

Red slipped pottery jar, New Kingdom (pottery)
AMQ111576 Red slipped pottery jar, New Kingdom (pottery) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Bust of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c

Bust of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c
XIR107947 Bust of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c.1353-1337 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 58 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Cosmetic vessel in the form of a fish, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c

Cosmetic vessel in the form of a fish, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c
BAL85713 Cosmetic vessel in the form of a fish, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c.1390-1336 BC (polychrome glass) (see also 348552) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); length

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Torso of an Egyptian princess, possibly found at Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom (quartzite)

Torso of an Egyptian princess, possibly found at Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom (quartzite)
UCL11121 Torso of an Egyptian princess, possibly found at Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom (quartzite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 16.2 cm; Petrie Museum, University College London

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Head of the child king emerging from a lotus flower, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c

Head of the child king emerging from a lotus flower, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341818 Head of the child king emerging from a lotus flower, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (stuccoed & painted wood) (see also 149406)

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone

Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone
NUL116813 Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 107940, 370210, 370211) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 15.4 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Fragment of painted pavement depicting geese taking flight from a marsh, New Kingdom

Fragment of painted pavement depicting geese taking flight from a marsh, New Kingdom
AMQ110769 Fragment of painted pavement depicting geese taking flight from a marsh, New Kingdom by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Palm column kohl flask and fragment of inlay of a royal head, from Amarna

Palm column kohl flask and fragment of inlay of a royal head, from Amarna
BAL44958 Palm column kohl flask and fragment of inlay of a royal head, from Amarna, New Kingdom (opaque turquoise) (for details see 94394-95) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) with baboons, New Kingdom (painted stone)

Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) with baboons, New Kingdom (painted stone)
XIR232898 Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) with baboons, New Kingdom (painted stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone

Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone
PWI107940 Head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 116813, 370210, 370211) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 15.4 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Relief of a man seated beside a table, Amarna Period (limestone)

Relief of a man seated beside a table, Amarna Period (limestone)
FIT168049 Relief of a man seated beside a table, Amarna Period (limestone) by Egyptian; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Left profile of the head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom

Left profile of the head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom
XIR370210 Left profile of the head of a Princess from the family of Akhenaten, New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 107940, 116813)

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Inspecting the Fields, 1350 BC

Inspecting the Fields, 1350 BC. Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, British Museum

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Banquet Scene, 1350 BC

Banquet Scene, 1350 BC. Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, British Museum

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Egyptian Head, Amarna Period, 1350 BC

Egyptian Head, Amarna Period, 1350 BC. Berlin Museum, Egyptian Antiquities

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Gold mask of Tutankhamun on the second coffin

Gold mask of Tutankhamun on the second coffin. Tutankhamun reigned between 1336 BC and 1327 BC

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Gold mask of Tutankhamun on his mummy-case

Gold mask of Tutankhamun on his mummy-case. Tutankhamun reigned between 1336 BC and 1327 BC

Background imageAmarna Period Collection: Relief Queen Nefertiti New Kingdom Amarna Period

Relief Queen Nefertiti New Kingdom Amarna Period
Relief, Queen Nefertiti, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca, 13531336 BC, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Karnak, Sandstone, H, 22 cm, 8 11/16, w, 32, 12 5/8, Nefertiti, name means, Beautiful


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The Amarna Period, also known as the Akhenaten Revolution, was a fascinating era in ancient Egyptian history that brought about significant changes in art and religion. This period is characterized by its unique artistic style and religious beliefs centered around the worship of Aten, the sun disk. One of the most iconic artifacts from this period is the Bust of Queen Nefertiti. Created by Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna, this exquisite sculpture showcases Nefertiti's beauty and elegance. The delicate features and graceful lines capture her regal presence for eternity. Another remarkable piece from this time is the Throne found in Tutankhamun's tomb. Made of gold, it exemplifies the opulence and grandeur associated with New Kingdom royalty. Its intricate design reflects both artistic skill and political power. The Palm column kohl flask discovered in Amarna reveals not only their love for beauty but also their attention to detail. The opaque turquoise color adds a touch of vibrancy to this small yet captivating artifact. Art during the Amarna Period wasn't limited to sculptures alone; wall paintings were also prevalent. One such fragment depicts two younger daughters of an unknown family living during that time. It offers a glimpse into everyday life during this era. Music played an essential role in ancient Egypt, as shown by the Head of a Harpist sculpture from Tell El-Amarna. Crafted from wood, it portrays a musician playing an instrument with great skill and passion. Religious symbolism can be seen through various artworks like Column relief fragments depicting Queen Nefertiti or Osirid pillars representing Akhenaten himself at Karnak temple. These pieces highlight their devotion to Atenism – worshipping one god instead of multiple deities traditionally followed. Stelae were another form used to convey religious beliefs; one particular stela shows Aten granting life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten). This artwork emphasizes the divine connection between the ruler and Aten, reinforcing their religious reforms.