Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this very large Egyptian granite ceremonial spear head. Spears in ancient Egypt were primarily used for hunting, however the spear never surpassed the bow and arrow. Spear heads like this one were attached to long wooden shafts by means of a tang and were often used in the military as auxiliary weapons used by charioteers once their arrows were expended. Many scenes depict military processions where the army presents large spears in succession...

Chief god of the underworld. Depicted mummiform, he is wearing the atef crown, fronted with an ureas, wearing the false beard and with hands emerging from tightly fitting garment and grasping the crook and flail. 26th Dynasty 672-525 B.C. 4 3/8 inches high. From a Maryland estate.

An interesting and quite attractive small limestone figure of a Noble Lady, New Kingdom, ca. 1300–1200 B.C.

The lady’s attire and hairstyle are typical of the fashion after the second half of the 18th Dynasty...

Material: Faience .... Height: ca. 13cm a. 5,12inches.... Condition: intact, please see picture, and the links.... Late Period, 26th -30th Dynasty, 664 – 332 BC.... Look high resolution photo: http://www.egyptian-artifacts.com/bilder/xx183.gif .... The horizontal inscription: "Illuminate the Osiris of the priest of the goddess Smentet, Pa-Di-Osiris" The vertical inscription: "Born of the Irbinat, of the just voice" The name PA-DI-OSIRIS was hellenized as Petosiris...

A lovely green glazed ancient Egyptian Scarab, pre 300 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8" long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and help it resurrect. Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date of purchase.

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this ancient Greco-Roman Terracotta head of Serapis with base. The figure is presented in excellent detail with crown and significant beard detail. Circa 300 B.C.-100 B.C. Size: 3.75" (5" with Base). Provenance: Ex-McInnis collection, Texas.

Relics of the Nile is very pleased to present this superb rare ancient Egyptian ushabti. This ushabti remains in choice condition and the body is completely intact. The facial features on this piece are choice and the terracotta color is very solid with traces of the original black pigment remaining. It is a wonderful change of pace from the more common faience ushabti. The facial features are presented with the Nemes headcloth adorning the head...

Finely modeled faience amulet of the Egyptian dwarf god Pataikos.
The figure is shown nude, crouching with his legs apart on top of a square base. Pataikos holds his hands to either side of the protruding belly. A groove along the chest and abdomen to the navel.
Well shaped facial features, with a line incised at the limit of the shaven hair.
No back pillar. Legs and arms in open-work...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this superb Egyptian sarcophagus mask with red facial details. It remains very large in size measuring 11.75" in height (excluding stand) and 7.25" inches in width. The mask has lovely facial features including remnants of the headwear and clearly defined mouth and nose. The mask features the original dowels which attached the mask to the body of the sarcophagus lid...

A very good quality Ancient Egyptian turquoise faience Wadjet Eye, Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty 664-525 B.C.

Very high-quality artwork with fine incised details, notched feathered eyebrow, raised pupil, rear spiral and ribbed drop...

A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup...

Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 1

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty

The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’

God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen...

Ancient egyptian faience shabti for Pa-shed-meref 9cm.

Dynasty 21st/22nd.

An interesting Third Intermediate Period faience ushabti which rather unusually for this period, has two columns of hieroglyphs.

Inscription: sHD wsir it-nTr n Imn, pA-Sd-mr.f mAa xrw

The illuminated, the Osiris, Gods father of Amun, Pa-shed-meref, true of voice

From an old German collection.

Condition: look at pictures...

Mehunedjem Type 1 – mHw-nDm

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Mehounedjem, Mehtaunedjem

The name means ‘The pleasant North-wind’

During the evacuation of the Bab el Gasus cache, Bouriant registered Mehunedjem on his shabtis list. We only know of this person’s existence from the shabtis that were found

Mehunedjem is one of the persons from the B&G cache, who cannot be matched with any of t...

Nice small collection of 7 miniature stone axes and tools, Egyptian, 4th. millenium BC.

A selection of different tools in greystone, diorite and perhaps jadeite, mainly small axe shapes for grinding spices and cosmetics.

A nice small selection of scarce neolithic tools from Egypt.

Sizes: 2,3 - 3,3 cm.

Condition: Intact, some with minor surface corrosion.

Ex Steen Stroemberg 1950-1977.

Scarce authentic antique medieval Islamic ceramic bowl, Syria or Egypt from the 14th-15th century, Mamluk period. It rests on a disc-shaped short foot and is decorated with black and blue painted underglaze. The interior features a central medallion with a scrolling lotus flower, while the walls have a band of lotus petal lappets enclosing cloud-like rings. The exterior of the bowl is painted with interlaced scrolling vegetation motifs. The Mamluk ceramic bowls, crafted during the Mamluk Sul...

Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this ancient very rare museum quality Roman - Egyptian pottery FROG oil lamp with a star potter's mark on the backside, dating to around 200 AD

THIS LAMP WILL SURELY MAKE A MAJOR ADDITION TO THE FINEST OIL LAMP COLLECTION, A REAL MASTERPIECE

Measurements: Length: 8 cm - Width: 6.5 cm

Condition: Excellent archaeological condition, not repaired and not restored very well preserved

The symbolism of the frog related to childbirth and new life

Thi...

Authentic Ancient Egyptian pale blue-green faience 'Wadj Papyrus scepter 'Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty ca. 664-332 B.C. Wadj or papyrus stalk which symbolized life, growth and fertility for the Egyptians, and latterly resurrection.

MEASUREMENTS: Height 1.8 cm (0.708661).

CONDITION: in original condition showing its age. No repairs or restorations.

ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE...