Egyptian Collection (page 6)

J F Champollion
JEAN-FRANCOIS CHAMPOLLION le Jeune French Egyptologist, who by studying the Rosetta stone learnt to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics

Tutmania 1923
A comic look at the influence of all things Egyptian, especially on female fashion, sparked by the interest in Tutankhamen & his tomb

Sandal Sellers 1930S
Twin sandal makers selling their wares in a bazaar

Rat / Egyptian Sun God
RAT - the female principle of the sun-god Re

Egyptian Dress / Vionnet
Black dress by Madeleine Vionnet inspired by recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt: tubular long bodice with horizontal bands, gored skirt with handkerchief hem

Menat Talisman
MENAT TALISMAN Incorporating the emblem of Hathor, the goddess of motherhood, this talisman protected ancient Egyptian women

Maskelyne & Cooks automaton, Psycho
Maskelyne & Cooks thought-reading, whist playing automaton, Psycho, as demonstrated at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London

Shop interior, Egypt Date: circa 1900s

Full length Egyptian mummy
19th century vintage photograph: Full length Egyptian mummy

The Suez Canal - The Casino. 1934

Bus passengers, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1980s

ABU SIMBEL / EGYPT
The Temples of Abu Simbel viewed from the Nile. Date: 1848

Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905. Over on the right is the square kiosk which the natives call Pharaohs Bed; it has no roof and never was finished

View of the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC)

Page from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer, from Thebes, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1300 BC. The mummy of Hunefer is shown supported by the god or a priest (wearing a jackal mask)

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

Egyptian Pottery Shop
A pottery shop in an Egyptian village Date: 1912

Georges Guetary / Song
GEORGES GUETARY (Lambros Worloou) Greek-Egyptian singer in French cabaret and musical comedy Date: 1915 -

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Giza. Great Sphinx and. Great Pyramid of Giza
The Giza Sphinx. 26th-25th c. BC. EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture

Three pyramids, Egypt. Date: 1857

Sneferus Bent Pyramid, 2600 BC, Dahshur Necropolis, Dahshur, Egypt

Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt - Avenue of Sphinxes Date: circa 1930s

6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in Egypt
6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in the Egyptian desert near Cairo from their base at Abbassia. This photograph shows light tanks in action over some rough ground. Date: 1936

Bas-relief of Pharaoh Seti I, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sacred pool, Temple of Karnak, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Lighthouse On Pharos Island, Alexandria, Egypt, After A Fanciful 19Th Century Illustration. It Was One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Italy, Rome - Piazza del Popolo (Peoples Square) - looking west from the Pincio. An Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II from Heliopolis stands in the centre of the Piazza. Date: circa 1910s

Italy, Rome. Gian Lorenzo Berninias famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi or Fountain
Italy, Rome. Gian Lorenzo Berninis famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi or Fountain of the Four Rivers

Tourists enjoying the site, Colossi of Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief of the God Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Two Avro 626s, J306 and J309, of the Egyptian Air Force

Great Temple of Rameses II. EGYPT. ASWAN. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Rameses II. Main entrance to the Great Temple. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Architecture

Ramesseum of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt
View of the Ramesseum, the memorial or mortuary temple of Rameses II at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Tourists on camels - Egypt
Four male Tourists on a Thomas Cook tour, all about to take a trip by camel, with the help of a guide. circa 1910

Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt
Pharos lighthouse. Historical artwork showing what the Pharos lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt, in the third century BC, might have looked like

The Sun and associated gods, Egypt
Egyptian gods. Engraving depicting the Sun and Moon surrounded by the names of Egyptian gods. At the top is a male Sun, with male gods, and below id the female Moon surrounded by the female gods

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Egyptian obelisks, 18th century artwork. Egyptian hieroglyphics can be seen carved on the sides. This artwork is from the Italian edition of De l origine des lois, des arts et des sciences

Egyptian Fortune Teller
Egyptian street fortune teller has two women engrossed in his soothsaying

Alexander Palace, home of Nicholas II, the last Russian Tsar, and his family. It is situated in the Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo, near St. Petersburg

St. Catherines Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with shoulder of Mount Sinai behind, Sinai Peninsula Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the falcon, sacred bird of Horus, at the entrance of the Temple of Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Temple of Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphics on great columns in the Temple of Karnak near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egyptian obelisk, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Pyramid of Cheops, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of ancient Egypt, where history comes alive through captivating artifacts and breathtaking art. Wilson, Keppel & Betty in Horace Shepherds' "A Ray of Sunshine" (1950) may have brought joy to audiences, but it is the treasures from this land that truly mesmerize. Behold the iconic Gold mask of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, a symbol of opulence and power that has fascinated generations. Across continents, The Rosetta Stone stands proudly at the British Museum in London, bridging language barriers and unlocking secrets from antiquity. Egyptian art tells stories like no other. The Nefertiti bust showcases exquisite craftsmanship on limestone and stucco, while a relief depicts Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three children with an ethereal beauty that transcends time. Delve into spirituality with the Book of the Dead or Papyrus of Any (ca. 1275), offering insights into ancient beliefs about life after death. The mural from Nebamun's tomb-chapel near Thebes transports us back to 1350-1400 BC as we witness scenes depicting daily life along the Nile River. Marvel at Tutankhamun's intricately designed mask - a testament to artistic mastery combined with reverence for departed pharaohs. From temples to marshes, Egyptian landscapes come alive through artistry carved in stone. Admire Sekhmet's fierce yet elegant bas-relief at Temple Seti I in Abydos or encounter Bes – protector against evil spirits – within Dendera's temple walls. To fully appreciate this civilization’s grandeur, explore an ancient map revealing Egypt’s strategic location along Africa’s northeastern coast; its fertile lands nurtured by mighty Nile waters ensured prosperity for centuries.