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Natalie Watson
Aug 19, 2024
Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun Amongst the Vines
Discover the artistry of Tutankhamun's casket, highlighting Amarna style, royal symbols, and ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.
Natalie Watson
Apr 25, 2024
The Weighing of Hunefer’s Heart
Explore the stunning vignette from the Book of Going Forth By Day that depicts Hunefer's journey through the Hall of Truth in ancient Egypt.
Natalie Watson
Feb 17, 2024
Antelope in the Desert Valley: Naqada Decorated Ware
Explore ancient Egyptian culture through Naqada II Decorated Ware, showcasing intricate pottery depicting an antelope hunt in the desert
Natalie Watson
Dec 11, 2023
Symbolism in Ancient Egyptian Festivities and Celebrations
Discover the fascinating symbols of celebration in ancient Egyptian art. Uncover the secrets behind perfume cones and floral collars.
Natalie Watson
Nov 7, 2023
Reconstructing 'Nebamun Hunting in the Marshes' From Fragments - Restoring Ancient Egypt's Art
Reconstruction of the famous 'Hunting in the Marshes' scene from the Tomb of Nebamun, restoring the full scene from just three fragments.
Natalie Watson
Aug 15, 2023
Recreating The Abydos King List: As Featured on The History of Egypt Podcast!
Find out how the Abydos King List reproduction was commissioned and created for episode 187 of The History of Egypt Podcast
Natalie Watson
Jan 15, 2023
The Fascinating Role of Anubis, Isis, and Nephthys in Ancient Egyptian Embalming Practices
The god Anubis acts as the divine embalmer, whilst at the head and foot of Siptah's mummy kneel the sister goddesses Isis and Nephthys
Natalie Watson
Nov 6, 2022
Swimming Through the Marsh Bowl: Tilapia Fish and Lotus Flowers
A blue faience bowl with a marsh scene with water, fish and plant motifs that symbolise the themes of fertility, rebirth, and regeneration.
Natalie Watson
Nov 1, 2022
The Triad of Memphis: A Glimpse of Ramesses III's Devotion to Ptah, Sekhmet, and Nefertem
Pharoah Ramesses III stands before the holy family of Memphis: Ptah, the patron of craftsmen, his consort Sekhmet, and their child Nefertem
Natalie Watson
Oct 24, 2022
The Myth of Nut, Geb, and the Creation of the World
A mythological papyrus illustrating the story of the separation of the sky (goddess Nut) and earth (god Geb) and the creation of the world.
Natalie Watson
Sep 14, 2022
Seti I Beneath the Persea Tree
Pharoah Seti I kneels in the shade of a persea tree between the gods Ptah and Re-Horakhty in this relief from the Great Temple of Abydos.
Natalie Watson
Aug 29, 2022
Ancient Egyptian Art: A Reading List
Tips for starting out interpreting ancient Egyptian art, including reading hieroglyphics, and understanding symbolism and art styles.
Natalie Watson
Jul 24, 2022
Exploring the Symbolism and Mythology of Isis in Tutankhamun's Golden Shrine
The ancient Egyptian goddess Isis with protective wings outstretched, based on a scene on the golden shrine of Tutankhamun dating to 1324 BC
Natalie Watson
Jun 21, 2022
The Hidden Meanings Behind Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber Symbols
The wall paintings in the burial chamber of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun show how the young king journeyed into the afterlife
Natalie Watson
Apr 27, 2022
The Basic Principles of Ancient Egyptian Art
From symbolism and aspective art to the organisation of space using registers, learn more about the basic principles of ancient Egyptian art
Natalie Watson
Mar 17, 2022
Symbolism In The Art Of Queen Nefertari’s Tomb
The tomb of Nefertari located in the Valley of the Queens is one of the largest and most lavishly decorated in Egypt’s history.
Natalie Watson
Mar 1, 2022
The God Iah-Thoth Receiving the Wadjet (Stela of Neferrenpet and Huynefret)
Reproduction of an illustration from a stone stela Cat 1592 (Turin N 50046) praising the healing power of the god Iah-Thoth.
Natalie Watson
Dec 10, 2021
Userhat Receiving Offerings from Nut Beneath the Sycamore Tree
Reproduction of a painting from the Tomb of Userhat showing the deceased meeting Nut, the goddess of the sycamore tree and receiving water.
Natalie Watson
Oct 14, 2021
The Weighing of the Heart, Book of the Dead (Chapter 30B)
The Papyrus of Ani dating from c. 1250 BC depicts the moment when a man was judged before the gods to enable entry to the afterlife.
Natalie Watson
Sep 19, 2021
Stela of Kay, Head of the Desert Hunters
Reproduction of the Stela of Kay, showing the ancient Egyptian Head of the Desert Hunters with his five hunting dogs.
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