Ancient Egyptian

Trained in Florence before continuing his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Chiparus became internationally renowned for his elegant Art Deco sculptures inspired by balle...

Inspired by the monumental obelisks of Ancient Egypt, these sculptural decorative objects were produced for the finest interiors during the Art Deco period.

The technique dates back to the ancient Egyptians, but it really came into its own about a century ago when it was revived by a group of French artists who gave this warm glass techn...

The vast Karnak Temple Complex is, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Karnak was primarily dedicated to the god Amun-Ra and functioned as the spiritual heart ...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

Title: Gate and Door of an Ancient Palace in Cairo – Architectural Study, Egypt 1776 Description: This finely detailed engraving from 1776 presents the architectural plan and elevat...

This pair of obelisks are an ode to this Egyptian masterpiece and all others that once stood proudly at the gates of ancient temples.

Two silvered sphinxes with ornate usekh (a broad collar used in ancient Egypt) are depicted in recumbent positions at the ends of the bar.

Carved in white marble with a historic surface patina, the sculpture combines the idealized youthful physique of the Greek tradition with the distinctive nemes headdress and pleated ...

Early records indicate that the ancient Egyptians mined a beautiful green gem on an island in the Red Sea called Topazios, now known as St.

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

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

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

Emeralds have a rich history, dating back nearly 4,000 years to ancient Egypt, where they were mined and cherished by figures like Cleopatra, who was known for her love of these magn...

The Dominions of Solomon — Biblical Map of the Ancient Near East and Egypt, London 1827 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored biblical map titled “The Dominions of Solomo...

Because its blossoms close at night and reopen at dawn to reveal a radiant yellow center, the flower became a powerful symbol of rebirth, renewal, and the daily journey of the sun in...

Inspired by modernist architecture and artisanal techniques originating from Ancient Egypt and later developed across the Mediterranean and Middle East, the piece reflects the design...

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, amethyst has held cultural and spiritual significance throughout history. In ancient Egypt, it was associated with protection and was often used in buria...

The obelisk form, derived from the monumental architecture of ancient Egypt and later embraced throughout European decorative arts, lends these pieces a timeless architectural presen...

Millennia later an orbital shift would cause the climate change to the area that the Ancient Egyptians called the Western Desert, the western bank of the Nile being a land of chaos, ...

Carnelian has been prized since antiquity for its saturated color and luminous depth, appearing in jewelry from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance and beyond.

Other pharaohs added to the extensive decorations of the great hall, which depict what life and religious beliefs were like during ancient Egypt's celebrated New Kingdom era. The New...

Pieces are crafted using a lost-wax casting technique (dating back to Ancient Egypt) as well as with the most sophisticated machines.

Peridot has a rich cultural heritage, with ancient Egyptians considering it the "gem of the sun" and associating it with prosperity and protection.

The design combines soft beige tones with muted accents, reflecting revival influences inspired by ancient Egyptian symbolism. Flat woven in wool, this piece showcases mid-20th centu...

Chiparus drew inspiration from the Ballets Russes, French theater, and the fascination with Ancient Egypt that followed the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

This Nineteen-Laties glam sculpture is a glittering accent. The ancient form evokes a sense of power and glory. Obelisks originated in ancient Egypt.

The construction combines sculptural mounts with architectural forms derived from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman sources. The sharply defined relief decoration, deeply cast sphin...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Architectural in scale and composition, the pair translates the ancient Egyptian obelisk into a distinctly late 20th-century decorative object, combining classical geometry with the ...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. The ...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. The ...

The gold in the Earth’s crust was carried here on asteroids that hit the earth, during the ‘Late Heavy Bombardment‘ 3.8 billion years ago when the Earth gained most of its mass. T...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

A stone with centuries of prestige: Turquoise is one of the world’s oldest gemstones, prized across civilisations—from Ancient Egypt and Persia to Native American cultures—for its vi...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

The All-Seeing Eye has deep historical roots, originating in ancient Egypt as the Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection and divine wisdom.

The figurative leg (specifically, zoomorphic) already appears in the funerary furniture of Ancient Egypt, and is maintained in the Greek period, losing much of its ancient symbolic m...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Modern 18 carat gold chain of 18 in (adjustable to 16 in) PROVENANCE Private collection, UK, acquired in the 1980s LITERATURE The tradition of amulet cases began in Ancient Egypt. ...

This technique originated in ancient Egypt. Today, Daum is the only industrial crystal manufacturer that employs the *pâte de verre* process for its glass objects and crystal sculptu...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

The All-Seeing Eye has deep historical roots, originating in ancient Egypt as the Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection and divine wisdom.

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

Believed to enhance strength and courage, it was often worn by warriors and royalty as a symbol of power. The ancient Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god Ra, considering it a...

The Black Moon, also called Lilith, in cartomancy and astrology indicates one of the two fires of the Moon's orbit, the other of which is occupied by the Earth. In ancient times Lil...