Lace Pillow (1800s): Art, History and Details
Lace Pillow at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, Bobbin lace (torchon lace) pillow; paper, pins, wood bobbins, linen thread. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
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The Fall of the Giants (1663): Artwork and History
The Fall of the Giants at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos) (c. 1336–1295 BCE): Art, History and Details
Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1336–1295 BCE, glass. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment of a Lintel: Hapiu's Female Musicians (380–343 BCE): Art, History and Details
Fragment of a Lintel: Hapiu's Female Musicians at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 380–343 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Stele of Itetioqer and Family (c. 2123–2040 BCE): Art, History and Details
Stele of Itetioqer and Family at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 2123–2040 BCE, painted limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Bakenmut (c. 1000–900 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Bakenmut at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1000–900 BCE, gessoed and painted sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Bakenmut (c. 1000–900 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Bakenmut at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1000–900 BCE, gessoed and painted sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Bakenmut (lid) (c. 1000–900 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Bakenmut (lid) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1000–900 BCE, gessoed and painted sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Stele with Sakyamuni and Bodhisattvas (537): Art, History and Details
Stele with Sakyamuni and Bodhisattvas at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 537, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Frog Amulet (c. 1540–1296 BCE): Art, History and Details
Frog Amulet at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1540–1296 BCE, carnelian. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Statuette of Kneeling King (304–30 BCE): Art, History and Details
Statuette of Kneeling King at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 304–30 BCE, bronze, solid cast. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King (c. 990–969 BCE): Art, History and Details
Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 990–969 BCE, bright blue faience with purple details. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Female Offering Bearer (2000–1801 BCE): Art, History and Details
Female Offering Bearer at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 2000–1801 BCE, painted wood, figure of tamarisk(?), base of sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Pomegranate Vase (1479–1425 BCE): Art, History and Details
Pomegranate Vase at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1479–1425 BCE, blue vitreous faience. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg (c. 1540–1296 BCE): Art, History and Details
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1540–1296 BCE, travertine. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Headrest of Irut (c. 2454–2140 BCE): Art, History and Details
Headrest of Irut at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 2454–2140 BCE, travertine. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Canopic Jar with Lid (1540–1296 BCE): Art, History and Details
Canopic Jar with Lid at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1540–1296 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Canopic Jar with Lid (1540–1296 BCE): Art, History and Details
Canopic Jar with Lid at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1540–1296 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes (c. 3300–3100 BCE): Art, History and Details
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 3300–3100 BCE, marl clay pottery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Squat Jar with Lug Handles (2950–2573 BCE): Art, History and Details
Squat Jar with Lug Handles at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 2950–2573 BCE, pegmatitic hornblende diorite. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Offering Table (305–30 BCE): Art, History and Details
Offering Table at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 305–30 BCE, granodiorite. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Block Statue of Djedbastetiufankh (c. 664–610 BCE): Art, History and Details
Block Statue of Djedbastetiufankh at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 664–610 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Bust of Ankh-Hor (525–404 BCE): Art, History and Details
Bust of Ankh-Hor at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 525–404 BCE, basalt. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Head of a King (c. 1069–715 BCE): Art, History and Details
Head of a King at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1069–715 BCE, granodiorite. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Votive Relief of a King (305–246 BCE): Art, History and Details
Votive Relief of a King at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 305–246 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Double-Sided Votive Relief (305–30 BCE): Art, History and Details
Double-Sided Votive Relief at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 305–30 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Double-Sided Votive Relief (305–30 BCE): Art, History and Details
Double-Sided Votive Relief at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 305–30 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Double-Sided Votive Relief (305–30 BCE): Art, History and Details
Double-Sided Votive Relief at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 305–30 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Stele of the High Priest of Ptah, Shedsunefertem (945–924 BCE): Art, History and Details
Stele of the High Priest of Ptah, Shedsunefertem at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 945–924 BCE, limestone, originally painted and gilded. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment of a Tomb Relief (1401–1391 BCE): Art, History and Details
Fragment of a Tomb Relief at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1401–1391 BCE, limestone. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Kohl Container (1540–1296 BCE): Art, History and Details
Kohl Container at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1540–1296 BCE, wood. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Statuette of Amen-Ra (664–525 BCE): Art, History and Details
Statuette of Amen-Ra at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 664–525 BCE, bronze, solid cast. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope (c. 1427–1401 BCE): Art, History and Details
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1427–1401 BCE, boxwood with inscription inlaid in Egyptian blue. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Nesykhonsu (c. 976–889 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Nesykhonsu at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 976–889 BCE, gessoed and painted sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Nesykhonsu (c. 976–889 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Nesykhonsu at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 976–889 BCE, gessoed and painted sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Nesykhonsu (lid) (c. 976–889 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Nesykhonsu (lid) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 976–889 BCE, gessoed and painted sycamore fig. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Cartonnage Mummy Case (c. 50 BCE–50 CE): Art, History and Details
Cartonnage Mummy Case at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 50 BCE–50 CE, cartonnage, painted and gilded, with glass inlays. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Senbi (c. 1918–1859 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Senbi at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1918–1859 BCE, gessoed and painted cedar. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Senbi (c. 1918–1859 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Senbi at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1918–1859 BCE, gessoed and painted cedar. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Coffin of Senbi (Lid) (1918–1859 BCE): Art, History and Details
Coffin of Senbi (Lid) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1918–1859 BCE, gessoed and painted cedar. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.