Mummiform sarcophagus of Psusenne I
Mummiform sarcophagus of Psusenne I - 26701
The sarcophagus has, along the entire upper edge, a band with two lines of hierophlyphs. Below these inscriptions, on each side, are figurative scenes populated by deities and demons. The lid is decorated externally with a large reclining figure representing the osiriform ruler with the symbols of kingship. Pink granite
The sarcophagus has, along the entire upper edge, a band with two lines of hierophlyphs. Below these inscriptions, on each side, are figurative scenes populated by deities and demons. The lid is decorated externally with a large reclining figure representing the osiriform ruler with the symbols of kingship. Pink granite - 26716
The lid depicts the deceased as a mummy with his arms crossed over his chest and with the typical emblems of royal power: the nemes veil on his head, the golden uraeus on his forehead, the false beard and the sceptre and scourge in his hands.
The lid depicts the deceased as a mummy with his arms crossed over his chest and with the typical emblems of royal power: the nemes veil on his head, the golden uraeus on his forehead, the false beard and the sceptre and scourge in his hands. - 26700
The lid is decorated externally with a large reclining figure representing the osiriform ruler with the symbols of kingship. Pink granite
The lid is decorated externally with a large reclining figure representing the osiriform ruler with the symbols of kingship. Pink granite - 21028
The lid is decorated externally with a large outstretched figure representing the osiriform ruler with the symbols of kingship, symbolically welcomed into the arms of the Goddess Nut. Pink granite
The lid is decorated externally with a large outstretched figure representing the osiriform ruler with the symbols of kingship, symbolically welcomed into the arms of the Goddess Nut. Pink granite - 21029
The sarcophagus has, along the entire upper edge, a band with two lines of hierophlyphs. Below these inscriptions, on each side, are figurative scenes populated by deities and demons. Pink granite
The sarcophagus has, along the entire upper edge, a band with two lines of hierophlyphs. Below these inscriptions, on each side, are figurative scenes populated by deities and demons. Pink granite - 21026
The sarcophagus has, along the entire upper edge, a band with two lines of hierophlyphs. Below these inscriptions, on each side, are figurative scenes populated by deities and demons. Pink granite
The sarcophagus has, along the entire upper edge, a band with two lines of hierophlyphs. Below these inscriptions, on each side, are figurative scenes populated by deities and demons. Pink granite - 21027
The lid depicts the deceased as a mummy with his arms crossed over his chest and with the typical emblems of royal power: the nemes veil on his head, the golden uraeus on his forehead, the false beard and the sceptre and scourge in his hands.
The lid depicts the deceased as a mummy with his arms crossed over his chest and with the typical emblems of royal power: the nemes veil on his head, the golden uraeus on his forehead, the false beard and the sceptre and scourge in his hands. - 21749
The mummiform deceased is depicted on the lid. The face is framed by a massive striped wig that descends to the shoulders. A fine figure of the goddess Nut, kneeling, with outstretched arms and wings is engraved at abdomen level, under the arms.
The mummiform deceased is depicted on the lid. The face is framed by a massive striped wig that descends to the shoulders. A fine figure of the goddess Nut, kneeling, with outstretched arms and wings is engraved at abdomen level, under the arms. - 21750
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity.
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity. - 21674
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity.
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity. - 21675
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity.
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity. - 21676
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity.
The pharaoh wears the nemes veil and on his forehead stands the king cobra. The mask consists of two parts attached together by means of five golden nails folded into its inner cavity. - 21677
This necklace consists of two strands of lapis lazuli beads, of slightly decreasing diameter, interspersed with a gold bead in the centre.
This necklace consists of two strands of lapis lazuli beads, of slightly decreasing diameter, interspersed with a gold bead in the centre. - 21661
The eyes, miraculously intact, are made of glass pastes of different colours. The mask offers an idealised portrait of Undjebauendjed.
The eyes, miraculously intact, are made of glass pastes of different colours. The mask offers an idealised portrait of Undjebauendjed. - 21624
The eyes, miraculously intact, are made of glass pastes of different colours. The mask offers an idealised portrait of Undjebauendjed.
The eyes, miraculously intact, are made of glass pastes of different colours. The mask offers an idealised portrait of Undjebauendjed. - 21625
The pendant depicts Sekhmet, a goddess with the body of a woman and the head of a lioness surmounted by the solar disc with uraeus.
The pendant depicts Sekhmet, a goddess with the body of a woman and the head of a lioness surmounted by the solar disc with uraeus. - 21626
The servants are all mummiform with tripartite wigs and folded arms. A column of hieroglyphic inscription unfolds below the arms.
The servants are all mummiform with tripartite wigs and folded arms. A column of hieroglyphic inscription unfolds below the arms. - 21627
The lid depicts the deceased as a mummy with his arms crossed over his chest and with the typical emblems of royal power: the nemes veil on his head, the golden uraeus on his forehead, the false beard and the sceptre and scourge in his hands.
The lid depicts the deceased as a mummy with his arms crossed over his chest and with the typical emblems of royal power: the nemes veil on his head, the golden uraeus on his forehead, the false beard and the sceptre and scourge in his hands. - 23206
The theme represented is that of the birth of the sun, depicted in the form of a winged scarab. The green jasper scarab forms the central element of the breastplate: two large wings spread out from its body. The gold cartouche contains the birth name of Psusenne I.
The theme represented is that of the birth of the sun, depicted in the form of a winged scarab. The green jasper scarab forms the central element of the breastplate: two large wings spread out from its body. The gold cartouche contains the birth name of Psusenne I. - 21587
The flat-bottomed body of the aquamanile tends to widen slightly upwards and then narrow to form a long, slender neck, flared at the top, which resembles the outline of a column surmounted by a capital resembling a stylised lotus flower. Beneath the hull are cartouches of Psusenne.
The flat-bottomed body of the aquamanile tends to widen slightly upwards and then narrow to form a long, slender neck, flared at the top, which resembles the outline of a column surmounted by a capital resembling a stylised lotus flower. Beneath the hull are cartouches of Psusenne. - 21684
The cup is in the shape of a flower whose petals are made alternately of gold and electro. On one of the gold petals is an inscription containing the cartouches of Psusenne I and his bride. Under the latter are three signs (a monkey, a bundle of flowers and a lion's head) representing 'life, strength and health'.
The cup is in the shape of a flower whose petals are made alternately of gold and electro. On one of the gold petals is an inscription containing the cartouches of Psusenne I and his bride. Under the latter are three signs (a monkey, a bundle of flowers and a lion's head) representing 'life, strength and health'. - 21620
The cup is in the shape of a flower whose petals are made alternately of gold and electro. On one of the gold petals is an inscription containing the cartouches of Psusenne I and his bride. Under the latter are three signs (a monkey, a bundle of flowers and a lion's head) representing 'life, strength and health'.
The cup is in the shape of a flower whose petals are made alternately of gold and electro. On one of the gold petals is an inscription containing the cartouches of Psusenne I and his bride. Under the latter are three signs (a monkey, a bundle of flowers and a lion's head) representing 'life, strength and health'. - 21621
The cup is in the shape of a flower whose petals are made alternately of gold and electro. On one of the gold petals is an inscription containing the cartouches of Psusenne I and his bride. Under the latter are three signs (a monkey, a bundle of flowers and a lion's head) representing 'life, strength and health'.
The cup is in the shape of a flower whose petals are made alternately of gold and electro. On one of the gold petals is an inscription containing the cartouches of Psusenne I and his bride. Under the latter are three signs (a monkey, a bundle of flowers and a lion's head) representing 'life, strength and health'. - 21622
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty.
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty. - 26732
In the centre of the necklace is the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are two kneeling women. A winged solar disc is surmounting the scene.
In the centre of the necklace is the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are two kneeling women. A winged solar disc is surmounting the scene. - 26688
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty.
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty. - 26610
The patera, which is semi-spherical in shape, has a gold nail driven into the centre and four others fixed to the edge. Opposite the outer nails is a line of hieroglyphics contained in a cartouche.
The patera, which is semi-spherical in shape, has a gold nail driven into the centre and four others fixed to the edge. Opposite the outer nails is a line of hieroglyphics contained in a cartouche. - 26728
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 32069
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 32068
The two cloisonneé bracelets are decorated with beetles carrying the sun disc in their front legs. The elytra of the insects are decorated with fish scale motifs.
The two cloisonneé bracelets are decorated with beetles carrying the sun disc in their front legs. The elytra of the insects are decorated with fish scale motifs. - 21601
The anklet, in the shape of a truncated cone, is decorated in the central panel with a gold plate worked in the champlevé technique. In the middle of the panel, a winged beetle thrusts the solar disc in front of it; on either side of the insect are two uraeus framing the hieroglyphic sign aa.
The anklet, in the shape of a truncated cone, is decorated in the central panel with a gold plate worked in the champlevé technique. In the middle of the panel, a winged beetle thrusts the solar disc in front of it; on either side of the insect are two uraeus framing the hieroglyphic sign aa. - 21605
The anklet, in the shape of a truncated cone, is decorated in the central panel with a gold plate worked in the champlevé technique. In the middle of the panel, a winged beetle thrusts the solar disc in front of it; on either side of the insect are two uraeus framing the hieroglyphic sign aa.
The anklet, in the shape of a truncated cone, is decorated in the central panel with a gold plate worked in the champlevé technique. In the middle of the panel, a winged beetle thrusts the solar disc in front of it; on either side of the insect are two uraeus framing the hieroglyphic sign aa. - 21606
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 21586
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 21584
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 21585
The pectoral consists of two sections joined by a hinge. The upper section features a scene, surmounted by a frame, depicting Isis and Nephthys with outstretched wings protecting a central hardstone scarab placed on a pillar-djed. The insect is flanked by two cartouches containing royal names. In the lower part an inverted lotus flower flanked by two urei separates two vessels bearing depictions of the king.
The pectoral consists of two sections joined by a hinge. The upper section features a scene, surmounted by a frame, depicting Isis and Nephthys with outstretched wings protecting a central hardstone scarab placed on a pillar-djed. The insect is flanked by two cartouches containing royal names. In the lower part an inverted lotus flower flanked by two urei separates two vessels bearing depictions of the king. - 21591
In the gold centre stands the figure of the udjat eye flanked by two deities on each side, their arms raised. The figures represent the four sons of Horus.
In the gold centre stands the figure of the udjat eye flanked by two deities on each side, their arms raised. The figures represent the four sons of Horus. - 21666
Its simple and essential silhouette contrasts with the handle formed by a three-stranded stem, which at the bottom ends in a small palm tree and at the top is joined to the vessel's mouthpiece by means of a fine openwork lotus flower.
Its simple and essential silhouette contrasts with the handle formed by a three-stranded stem, which at the bottom ends in a small palm tree and at the top is joined to the vessel's mouthpiece by means of a fine openwork lotus flower. - 21681
Its simple and essential silhouette contrasts with the handle formed by a three-stranded stem, which at the bottom ends in a small palm tree and at the top is joined to the vessel's mouthpiece by means of a fine openwork lotus flower.
Its simple and essential silhouette contrasts with the handle formed by a three-stranded stem, which at the bottom ends in a small palm tree and at the top is joined to the vessel's mouthpiece by means of a fine openwork lotus flower. - 21682
These gold ritual sandals, made in a symmetrical shape, consist of a sole and two triangular leaves welded together. The soles are prolonged at the front, where they arch upwards, and on the inside they are decorated with parallel lines that follow their outline; a sixteen-petalled rosette is engraved at heel height.
These gold ritual sandals, made in a symmetrical shape, consist of a sole and two triangular leaves welded together. The soles are prolonged at the front, where they arch upwards, and on the inside they are decorated with parallel lines that follow their outline; a sixteen-petalled rosette is engraved at heel height. - 21663
On the deep blue, veinless pearl is an inscription on tree lines in cuneiform characters, which says that the pearl was dedicated by an Asirian grand vizier to a god of Assur.
On the deep blue, veinless pearl is an inscription on tree lines in cuneiform characters, which says that the pearl was dedicated by an Asirian grand vizier to a god of Assur. - 21662
The cup is decorated on the inside with geometric and floral motifs. Gilded buttons are applied to the outside of the cup. It is inscribed with the name of Undjebauendjed, who was a general in the army at the time.
The cup is decorated on the inside with geometric and floral motifs. Gilded buttons are applied to the outside of the cup. It is inscribed with the name of Undjebauendjed, who was a general in the army at the time. - 21619
The cup is decorated on the inside with geometric and floral motifs. Gold buttons are applied to the outside of the cup.
The cup is decorated on the inside with geometric and floral motifs. Gold buttons are applied to the outside of the cup. - 21618
Necklace with breastplate
Necklace with breastplate - 21592
Bowel container
Bowel container - 26598
Bracelet
Bracelet - 21588
The cup is chiselled on the inside with a rosette bearing a gilded button in the centre, which in turn is surrounded by a concentric circle of lotus flowers and finally by a thick, zig-zag worked rim. Gilded silver suspension rings are applied to the outside of the circumference.
The cup is chiselled on the inside with a rosette bearing a gilded button in the centre, which in turn is surrounded by a concentric circle of lotus flowers and finally by a thick, zig-zag worked rim. Gilded silver suspension rings are applied to the outside of the circumference. - 21617
The handle belonging to King Psusenne I is made of bronze covered in gold leaf. The upper end reproduces a hawk's head, while the lower section is engraved with decorations imitating the bird of prey's plumage.
The handle belonging to King Psusenne I is made of bronze covered in gold leaf. The upper end reproduces a hawk's head, while the lower section is engraved with decorations imitating the bird of prey's plumage. - 21668
The bowl is decorated with an onphalo with a floral motif and a series of broken lines radiating from the centre.
The bowl is decorated with an onphalo with a floral motif and a series of broken lines radiating from the centre. - 26729

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