Second Intermediate Period Collection

Tetisheri, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty, 16th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Tetisheri, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty, 16th century BC (1926). Tetisheri was the queen consort of Senakhtenre Tao I, the seventh pharaoh of the 17th dynasty

Female Fertility Figurine, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1640 - 1532 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Female Fertility Figurine, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1640 - 1532 BCE)

Scarab With King's Throne Name, Maa-ib-re (Sheshi) (image 2 of 2), 15th dynasty (1664–1555 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Scarab With King's Throne Name, Maa-ib-re (Sheshi) (image 2 of 2), 15th dynasty (1664-1555 BCE)

Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE

Statuette of the pharaoh Nepherhotep, preserved in the Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna. Bologna Civic Museum Statuette Thirteenth Century, Second Intermediate Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art

Pink granite Egyptian statue representing a sphinx, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Thirteenth Century, Second Intermediate Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art

Statue of Sebekhotep, Pharaoh of the XIII dynasty, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Musuem Statue Thirteenth Century, Second Intermediate Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art

Egyptian naophorous statuette of Henat, from the 17th dynasty, in the Museo Archeologico, Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Statuette Seventeenth Dynasty, Second Intermediate Period

Basalt statue of Sebekhotep, Pharoah of the XIII dynasty, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Thirteenth Century, Second Intermediate Period

Scarab: Hieroglyphs (scarab beetle, nfr-sign, red crown), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 2055-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Ram (Amun), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 17-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

Scaraboid: Frog, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

Scarab: Hieroglyphs (swt, nfr, Dd, anx, nb), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-15 (about 1985-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Cross Pattern, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Hieroglyphs (?), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period (?), Dynasties 12-15 (about 1985-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Falcon Deity, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-20 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Unlinked Scrolls and Spirals, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Central Cable (?), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (?), Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Scarab Beetle with Sun Disc, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Cobras Addorsed and Linked, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Falcon-Headed Deity with Cobra, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-19 (about 1650-1186 BCE)

Scarab: Confronted Cobras with Falcon, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scaraboid: Monkey, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

Scarab: Title (Seal-Bearer of the King of Lower Egypt, Overseer of Sealed Goods) and Personal Name (Har), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 15-17 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Neferkara and Hieroglyphs (ankh and djed signs), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 2055-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Antelope with Foliage Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Plaque with Cross and Rope Designs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Interlocking Scrolls and Spirals, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Floral Motifs, Hieroglyphs, and Geometric Designs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Floral Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period - early New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

Vessel, Egypt, Late Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17-18 (abt 1600
Vessel, Egypt, Late Second Intermediate Period-Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17-18 (about 1600-1425 BCE)

Scarab: Hieroglyphs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Nefera with Hieroglyphs (kA-signs, xaw), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 2055-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Long-Necked Creature, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 1985-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Title (Overseer of the Granary) and Name (Djehuty), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 17-18 (about 1580-1525 BCE)

Scarab: Hieroglyphs (nfr-signs, anx-signs, Dd-signs), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 2055-1550 BCE)

Scaraboid: Face Motif on Top, Floral Designs on Base, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Antelope with Foliage (sw. t-plant) Motif, Egypt
Scarab: Antelope with Foliage (sw.t-plant) Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period - early New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

Scaraboid: Face Motif on Top; Two Figures Holding Flower on Base, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Floral Motif, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 2055-1550 BCE)

Cylinder with Geometric Designs and Hieroglyphs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Ring with a Scarab Bezel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period (about 1985-1550 BCE)

Hippopotamus ivory statue of a tambourine player from Syria
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty XV-XVI. Hippopotamus ivory statue of a tambourine player. From Syria

Ostraka with hieratic writing about apparition of a ghost
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period. Ostraka with hieratic writing: the text is about the apparition of a ghost

Plastered, painted wood panel detail with heap of funerary offerings, from Sarcophagus of Ibi
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty XVII. Sarcophagus of Ibi. Panel detail with heap of funerary offerings. Plastered, painted wood

Kamoses stele regarding military victories, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate period, Dinasty XVII. Kamoses stele (1111 -1551 b. C.) regarding the military victories on the last Hyksos king to rule considerable parts of Egypt

Canopic box of Sekhem re Upmaat Antef, from Deir-el-Bahari
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty XVII. Canopic box of Sekhem re Upmaat Antef. From Deir-el-Bahari

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The Second Intermediate Period in ancient Egypt was a time of political turmoil and uncertainty. It spanned from the 17th to the early 16th century BC, during which various foreign powers vied for control over the Nile Valley. One notable figure from this period was Tetisheri, an Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty. She played a significant role in maintaining stability amidst the chaos, and her reign marked a brief respite before further upheaval ensued. Artifacts from this era provide intriguing glimpses into the religious beliefs and symbolism of the time. For instance, scarabs adorned with hieroglyphs depicting sacred symbols like scarab beetles, red crowns, and frogs reveal connections to concepts such as rebirth and divine protection. These artifacts were likely used as amulets or talismans by individuals seeking spiritual guidance or safeguarding against malevolent forces. Other scarabs feature intricate patterns such as crosses or unlinked scrolls and spirals that reflect artistic styles prevalent during this transitional period. Some even depict falcon deities associated with power and protection. Interestingly, certain scarabs bear enigmatic hieroglyphs whose meaning remains elusive to scholars today. This serves as a reminder of how much we still have yet to uncover about ancient Egyptian culture.