Relics of the Nile is very pleased to present this superb ancient Egyptian ushabti. This example is intact with a tremendous bright ancient blue faience glaze remaining. The color on the piece is simply stunning and remains vibrant to this day without restoration. The facial features are brilliant, along with the depiction of the ushabti standing in Osiride form with sulk and hoe in his hands. The Nemes headcloth is also very clearly formed along with the eyes, nose, mouth, etc. A central r ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Egyptian eye from an anthropoid sarcophagus. The eye remains completely intact with bronze cosmetic details which frame the piece. The focus of the piece is the alabaster inlay of the eye. This masterfully formed piece was placed on the face of the sarcophagus and was created in the form of the Eye of Horus. Presented on a custom display stand, this is an excellent addition to any collection. The piece measures 3" in diameter (3 ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this interesting small, intact ushabti for your consideration. This ushabti remains fully intact and displays the famous Ushabti style with partial back pillar and mummiform design. The facial features are still clear and display the royal Nemes headcloth and the hands crossed over the chest to hold the agriculatural crook and flail (to aid the deceased in their journey through the afterlife). This is a mold-made ushabti and was originally part of hund ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this magnificent ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus Panel. This is a finely detailed piece with all original pigment and gesso. This piece has several significant attributes. First, the scene is very detailed with a large depiction of the standing Isis. Isis is depicted wearing a superbly colored dress, with her typical ROYAL BLUE and black headcloth. Above her head is the solar disc and horn crown. The scene has colors of red, white, black, yellow, and bril ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding Egyptian offering scene relief. This example features a masterfully sculpted Eye of Horus in the upper left section of the relief, which watches over the offering scene below. The sacred Apis bull is presented in outstanding detail and faces from left to right below the Eye of Horus and adorns the solar crown and horns. To the right of the bull are the offerings, including a lotus flower, bundled fowl, grains, and jars of food. Above ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this outstanding large Egyptian sarcophagus mask. This mask features highly detailed facial structures including the eyes, nose, ears, mouth, etc. Very clear. The wood is in excellent condition. The cosmetic details on the face are outlined in black and the nostrils are masterfully formed. The ears are brilliantly carved from the same piece of wood and extrude from the side of the piece showing terrific dimension and detail. The mouth features a plea ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is thrilled to present this outstanding large Late Dynastic sarcophagus lid. The lid is beautifully formed with distinct angled features. The sides and top are wonderfully formed with a hollow center underneath the lid, which originally housed the wrapped mummy. The original mask remains with excellent cosmetic detail in black and white with red lips. The yellow face indicates that the original owner of this lid was a female (red was reserved for males). The tripartite Ne ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is thrilled to present this superb large Egyptian falcon-shaped sarcophagus with corn mummy inside. The sarcophagus comes complete with only minor insect holes to the bottom of the piece, which do not detract. The sarcophagus is in absolutely choice condition with clear hieroglyphics to the front of the piece. The glyphs show the name of Osiris "The Manifestation", as well as references to Khnum and Amon "The hidden god" and "He who makes...". ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is very pleased to present this superb ancient Egyptian Pre-Dynastic blacktop vessel. This artifact comes from the Naqada II culture. The Naqada II phase, also known as Gerzean, lasted for the middle of the fourth millennium. During this period black-rimmed pottery was predominant during this period and is extremely popular among collectors. The body of the piece is in excellent condition with only minor proffesional restoration and chipping that does not detract from the be ...click for details
Relics of the Nile is proud to present this superb ancient Egyptian bronze Horus Amulet. This bronze has a wonderful olive patina with specks of the bronze underneath showing in spots. The bronze is in solid condition with some crude detail. This amulet shows Horus as a child in his famous seated position with hand to mouth. Also known by Harpocrates in later periods, the child Horus is a very important symbol in ancient Egyptian belief. This piece remains in choice condition with only mino ...click for details
