Uraeus Collection

Goddess Sekhmet, Sculpture. Medinet Habu. Egypt
Goddess Sekhmet, goddess of war, represented with head of a lioness and the human body and crowned with the solar disk. Sculpture in the mortuary temple of Ramses III (1187-1156 BC). New Kingdom

Bronze Ringed Element with Crowned Uraeus Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bronze Ringed Element with Crowned Uraeus Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C

Seated Isis with Uraeus Modius Holding Child on her Lap, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Seated Isis with Uraeus Modius Holding Child on her Lap, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Uraeus serpents guarding the shrine of Osiris, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medna
3476232 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Uraeus serpents guarding the shrine of Osiris, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medna, 19th dynasty (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Tomb of Amon hir Khopshef, Uraeus and winged serpents guard the burial chamber entrance
3476302 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Tomb of Amon hir Khopshef, Uraeus and winged serpents guard the burial chamber entrance, 20th dynasty, Valley of the Queens (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, Thebes, Tomb of the Nobles, 19th dynasty
3476235 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, Thebes, Tomb of the Nobles, 19th dynasty, Papyrus plant with twin Uraeus serpents

Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia
JHG177172 Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia, New Kingdom (sandstone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC)

Royal crown, found in Ballana, Nubia, 3rd-4th century (silver & precious stones)
XIR206972 Royal crown, found in Ballana, Nubia, 3rd-4th century (silver & precious stones) by African School; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: ram-headed god of Ancient Egypt;)

Scarab: Uraeus with Lotus, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (about 1550-1068 BCE)

Cowroid: Hathor Sistrum Flanked by Uraei, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1295 BCE)

Carthaginian pendant, c. 7th - 6th century BC (gold)
622015 Carthaginian pendant, c.7th - 6th century BC (gold) by Phoenician; length: 2.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Embossed sheet disc embellished on one side with filigree and granulation)

Furniture plaque carved in high relief with two Egyptianizing figures flanking a volute
5049854 Furniture plaque carved in high relief with two Egyptianizing figures flanking a volute tree, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian

Akhenaten (reigned 1353-1336 BC) and Nefertiti (c1370 BC-c1330 BC
527777 Akhenaten (reigned 1353-1336 BC) and Nefertiti (c1370 BC-c1330 BC) Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. Relief in the Egyptian Museum in the Altes Museum Berlin

Menphtah II, successor to Ramses II, illustration from
NYL452991 Menphtah II, successor to Ramses II, illustration from The Monuments of Egypt and Nubia... by Ippolito Rosellini (colour litho) by Angelelli, Giuseppe (1803-48); New York Public Library

Detail of the front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun
XBP391030 Detail of the front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (beated gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian)

Uraeus the sacred cobra, 664-525 BC (faience inlay)
3288139 Uraeus the sacred cobra, 664-525 BC (faience inlay) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, Israel; Photo eZev Radovan; Egyptian, out of copyright

Study of a Relief of the Head of the God Khonsu in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos
AGN265300 Study of a Relief of the Head of the God Khonsu in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, 1874 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Bridgman

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c
XBP324492 The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c.1336-1327 BC (gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) (see also 228800) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Aegis of Isis, Late Dynastic Period (bronze)
HSC325583 Aegis of Isis, Late Dynastic Period (bronze) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height: 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian goddess worshiped as the ideal wife)

The kings pendant in the form of a boat showing the symbol of the god
XZL149409 The kings pendant in the form of a boat showing the symbol of the gods resurrection, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (gold & semi-precious stones) (detail of 407377)

Egyptian Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246065 Egyptian Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: fan carrier of the king; ); German, out of copyright

Nectanebo I (380-362 BC) wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt
XIR213942 Nectanebo I (380-362 BC) wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, from Monument de l Egypte et de la Nubie by Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) (coloured engraving)

Portrait of Ramesses III (c. 1184-1153 BC) from the Tomb of Amen-Her-Khepshef
XIR226124 Portrait of Ramesses III (c.1184-1153 BC) from the Tomb of Amen-Her-Khepshef, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Valley of the Queens, Thebes

Amenhotep II (c. 1427-1392 BC) with an ankh being raised to his lips
XIR226539 Amenhotep II (c.1427-1392 BC) with an ankh being raised to his lips, from the sarcophagus chamber of his tomb, New Kingdom (painted limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Colossal statue of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, 1850 (b / w photo)
STC223381 Colossal statue of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, 1850 (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statuette of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC
XBP228599 Statuette of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Figure of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold)
XBP228553 Figure of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 131.5 cm; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Head of King Djedefre, from Abu Roash, Old Kingdom, c. 2565-2558 BC (quartzite
XIR50746 Head of King Djedefre, from Abu Roash, Old Kingdom, c.2565-2558 BC (quartzite) (see also 107943) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); height: 26.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Gold mask of Tutankhamun, from the tomb of Tutankhamun, (c
BAL59097 Gold mask of Tutankhamun, from the tomb of Tutankhamun, (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold inlaid with lapis lazuli) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum

Earring from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) Valley of the Kings, Thebes, c
XIR68342 Earring from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) Valley of the Kings, Thebes, c.1336-1327 BC, New Kingdom (gold)

Ramesses III (c. 1184-1153 BC) in battle dress, from the Tomb of Ramesses III
XIR19828 Ramesses III (c.1184-1153 BC) in battle dress, from the Tomb of Ramesses III, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Statue of Setau presenting the cobra goddess Nekhbet (limestone)
SCP50784 Statue of Setau presenting the cobra goddess Nekhbet (limestone) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 26.5x10x17.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Relief depicting Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) as a child, New Kingdom (limestone)
XIR50771 Relief depicting Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) as a child, New Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); height: 18 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Eye of Ra pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & blue faience)
XBP349997 Eye of Ra pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & blue faience) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Lifesize statuette of the king, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XZL149491 Lifesize statuette of the king, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood covered with black resin) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Tuthmosis III (c. 1490-39 BC) (basalt)
XIR155992 Tuthmosis III (c.1490-39 BC) (basalt) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Sculptors model of a king, possible Ptolemy I or II (limestone)
FIT282588 Sculptors model of a king, possible Ptolemy I or II (limestone) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); height: 11 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP324498 Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (beaten gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian) (see also 227990 & 227992)

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c
XBP228800 The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c.1336-1327 BC (gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) (see also 227984) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Life size statue of Tutankhamun, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XIR228215 Life size statue of Tutankhamun, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (wood & gilded bronze) (see also 120789 & 120785) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Stopper from one of the canopic urns, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XIR184084 Stopper from one of the canopic urns, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (alabaster) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 24x19 cm; Egyptian National Museum

Shabti figure of the king from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341829 Shabti figure of the king from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

The innermost coffin of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341877 The innermost coffin of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) (for detail see 343642)

Wedjat Eye amulet (faience and aragonite)
3617906 Wedjat Eye amulet (faience and aragonite) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 6.5 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XIR321395 Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (beaten gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian) (see also 227990-92)

Stela commemorating the burial of the Apis bull during the reign of Ahmose II (Amasis
XIR239956 Stela commemorating the burial of the Apis bull during the reign of Ahmose II (Amasis) from the Serapeum at Saqqara, Late Period

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The uraeus, a symbol of divine power and protection, is prominently featured in various forms of Egyptian art. In the sculpture of Medinet Habu, we see the fierce Goddess Sekhmet with an uraeus adorning her headdress, representing her authority as a warrior deity. The Sphinx of Ptolemy XII Auletes also showcases this sacred emblem on its regal head, signifying the pharaoh's connection to the gods. A stunning statue of Amenhotep III and Sobek displays an intricately detailed uraeus on their crowns, highlighting their royal status and association with divinity. Similarly, the Colossus of Ramesses II exhibits a magnificent depiction of an Osiride pillar adorned with an uraeus at its base in the Temple of Gerf Hussein. Egyptian temples such as Karnak feature reliefs depicting Wadjet, the protective goddess associated with Lower Egypt. Her image includes an uraeus on her crown to signify her role as a guardian deity. Additionally, in the Temple of Ramses III, we find a winged sun relief featuring an uraeus as a symbol of protection against evil forces. The significance and influence of this ancient symbol extend beyond Egypt's borders. A royal crown discovered in Ballana, Nubia showcases intricate silverwork embellished with precious stones and features multiple uraei representations. Even Carthaginian culture embraced this powerful emblem; a pendant from that era displays it proudly in gold. Furthermore, a scarab artifact from New Kingdom Egypt portrays an exquisite combination: an uraeus intertwined with lotuses - symbols respectively representing royalty and rebirth - demonstrating their interconnectedness within Egyptian belief systems. Intriguingly, Hathor Sistrum Flanked by Uraei cowroid from New Kingdom Egypt exemplifies how these serpentine figures were often paired alongside other significant symbols like Hathor's sistrum, a musical instrument associated with joy and fertility.