Ancient Egyptian

The Empire style drew most of its inspiration from the Classical world, especially the Roman Empire and often incorporated large architectural elements such as columns and pilasters....

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

The spirit of the Neoclassical Revival is evident in the styling and architecture of the piece, with just a subtle hint of ancient Egyptian influence on the tops of the uprights blen...

A large volume, intact with light ageing to pages Printed in English across 490 pages by Edward Arnold, London Full colour frontispiece protected with paper insert Fascinating typo t...

The style is defined as a phase of Neoclassicism, characterised by its use of Imperial Roman and ancient Egyptian motifs. The chandelier is crowned by a gilt bronze (ormolu) top ...

This lithograph depicts the ancient Nubian temple complex of Wady Saboua in southern Egypt, originally built during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt.

Ancient Inscriptions from Sinai and Egypt – Inscriptio Memnonis, c.1710 This intriguing double-plate engraving features a meticulously rendered compilation of ancient inscriptions d...

Whilst the earliest record of emerald mining was in Ancient Egypt, indeed Cleopatra loved these gems so much she is reputed to have had her own mine, the beauty of the stones from Co...

Designing with a strong sense of intuition, Kjærholm’s pieces reveal affinities with ancient Egyptian and Greek forms, while also engaging with the legacy of twentieth-century modern...

Zeta’s art is influenced by her upbringing (her mother was an art history teacher in Argentina) and a nascent interest in Ancient Egypt, cosmology, and metaphysics. Having been intro...

This map, titled "ARABIA, AETHIOPIA, AEGYPTUS," illustrates the regions of ancient Arabia, Ethiopia, and Egypt. Features that make this map interesting include: 1.

It is hypothesized that dice developed from the practice of fortune-telling with the talus of hoofed animals, colloquially known as knucklebones. The Ancient Egyptian game of senet (...

Hammered gold has been used since antiquity as one of the earliest methods of shaping precious metal, long before casting or mechanical rolling existed. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Etru...

Iconographically, the sphinx reflects the 19th-century European fascination with ancient Egypt and the Orient, intensified in France following the Napoleonic campaigns and the rise o...

Argy Rousseau was fascinated with ancient Egyptian aesthetics and the history of perfume.

Bigge was an important sacred site in ancient Egypt as it was thought to be the burial place of the god Osiris, and the island may have contained a temple to Thoth or other cult monu...

Estate Art Deco period Egyptian Revival 14K yellow gold dancing satyr and goat Tassie signet ring Early 20th Century Provenance: Private East Coast Collection Size: 6.25 US Condition...

Features & Details - Era: Authentic 1960s vintage piece - Material: Solid 18k yellow gold throughout - Weight: Substantial 119.44 grams - Length: 8.5 inches total length - Adjust...

It is crafted in 18 ct yellow gold and depict the magnificent queen Nefertiti, a Queen in ancient Egypt, it symbolises the beauty, power and regality that lies within each one of us.

. ---------- Historical Context: The snake motif in jewellery has a rich history, symbolising eternal life, regeneration, and love, dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Popular...

Nefertiti was - before Cleopatra - one of the most famous and beautiful female rulers of ancient Egypt. This gold queen of the Nile is nicely detailed with her head dress.

Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous mix of ancient Egyptian design principles, modern rhythms and aerodynamics.

It is executed in the round in wood, a scarce and therefore highly prized material in ancient Egypt, in addition to being fragile. Therefore, the excellent state of preservation of t...

While, ancient Egyptians also valued amethyst, using it in much of their jewellery.

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

Denon copied a number of designs for chairs from the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs, including several which relate to this chair.

His style is a spontaneous merging of ancient art with Modernist concerns: like Paul Klee and Adolph Gottlieb, his compositions are dominated by pictographs and symbols, drawing infl...

Coral jewellery has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials, and continues to be made to the present day.

Adorning the entire frontal facade of each framework are a variety of relief carvings exhibiting artistic influences derived from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, all...

Rich in meaning, the Scarab is a symbol of rebirth, transformation and spiritual awakening. In ancient Egypt, the behavior of the Dung Beetle was carefully observed, which, even toda...

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion, and was also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus.

A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant.This was the inspiration for creating the Savana armchair, made in Wicker, traditional and natural mater...

A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating the Savana armchair, made in Wicker, traditional and natural material ...

In this way, these works evoke ancient Egyptian and Greek chryselephantine sculptures.

Known as “Ammon’s Horns” in reference to the ancient Egyptian god of life and procreation – often depicted with ram horns – ammonites have been revered by cultures around the world f...

It was one of the last active centers of ancient Egyptian religion. Pilgrims visited the temple well into the Roman period.

The solid sterling silver construction ensures both elegance and durability, while the vibrant enamel work depicts the legendary Egyptian queen in magnificent detail, making this a t...

Whilst the earliest record of emerald mining was in Ancient Egypt, indeed Cleopatra loved these gems so much she is reputed to have had her own mine, the beauty of the stones from Co...

They appear insignificant beside the architecture, reinforcing the idea of ancient Egypt as a civilization of colossal ambition and sacred permanence.

Its name comes from the French "pierre turquoise", meaning "Turkish stone," as it was introduced to Europe through trade routes that passed through Turkey. In ancient Egypt, turquoi...

They appear insignificant beside the architecture, reinforcing the idea of ancient Egypt as a civilization of colossal ambition and sacred permanence.

Original vintage travel advertising poster - Philippine Air Lines Route of the Orient Star - featuring a pictorial map of the world marking the airline route connecting Manila in the...

The idea that a mother pelican would open a wound in its chest and feed its young with its own blood goes back to at least the ancient Egyptians, who believed that in times of famine...

Lauren finds her inspiration by merging the individual characteristics of each stone with the art, architecture and culture of the places she visits. From ancient Egyptian and Byzant...

Malachite has been mined in large quantities from the Urals in Russia, in Africa (Congo, Gabon, Zambia, Namibia), Mexico, Australia, Israel, Lyon in France and Arizona in the United ...

In some cultures, amethyst is called the "stone of kings" for its link to royalty. Ancient Greeks believed it had the power of clarity, the Ancient Egyptians thought the gem possesse...

The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...

The diamonds are graded approximately G–H color and VS clarity, providing outstanding brilliance and sparkle throughout the entire design. The iconic Ankh, an ancient Egyptian symbo...

"Memphis" is the name of a city in Tennessee, which was named after a capital city of ancient Egypt. The group of designers used the ambiguity behind the name to represent and symbol...

John Brogden was a renowned English goldsmith famed for his ancient, Egyptian, and Renaissance revival designs.

The center is made of French wicker in a characteristic weave known since ancient Egypt, resembling a net. The chairs are in original vintage condition.

The striped pattern adds to the sense of symmetry and balance that the Empire style is famed for. Several Ancient Egyptian and Greek motifs decorate all five pieces.

Argy Rousseau was fascinated with ancient Egyptian aesthetics and the history of perfume.

His style is a spontaneous merging of ancient art with Modernist concerns: like Paul Klee and Adolph Gottlieb, his compositions are dominated by pictographs and symbols, drawing infl...

Upright columns stand like a petrified forest, while toppled drums and lintels suggest the slow collapse of an ancient order. A group of Egyptian men, a woman with a large jar on her...