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Wonderful Things Art

Contemporary Reproductions of Ancient Egyptian Art

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“...as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues, and gold - everywhere the glint of gold. For the moment - an eternity it must have seemed to the others standing by - I was struck dumb with amazement, and when Lord Carnarvon, unable to stand the suspense any longer, inquired anxiously, 'Can you see anything?' it was all I could do to get out the words, 'Yes, wonderful things.”

HOWARD CARTER, ON OPENING THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN

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Heartwarming Family Moments: Inherkhau and His Grandchildren

Jan 21

Heartwarming Family Moments: Inherkhau and His Grandchildren

In this lively fresco, Ancient Egyptian grandparents share a tender family moment with their grandchildren who are playing with birds.

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Reconstructing 'Nebamun Hunting in the Marshes' From Fragments - Restoring Ancient Egypt's Art

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.

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The Wedding Guests: An Intriguing Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Marriage Customs

Sep 8, 2023

The Wedding Guests: An Intriguing Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Marriage Customs

Reproduction of a wedding scene from the ancient Egyptian tomb of Ramose (TT55) showing guests in fine linen clothes seated in couples.

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The Fascinating Role of Anubis, Isis, and Nephthys in Ancient Egyptian Embalming Practices

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

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A Craft Workshop from the Tomb of the Two Sculptors

Aug 26, 2022

A Craft Workshop from the Tomb of the Two Sculptors

A bustling workshop of ancient Egyptian craftsmen are working with wood, stone, gold, metal & precious stones to create beautiful objects.

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Anubis Guarding the Entrance to the Tomb of Pashedu

Jul 14, 2022

Anubis Guarding the Entrance to the Tomb of Pashedu

A reproduction of a painting of the god of the dead Anubis from the Tomb of Pashedu in the worker's village of Deir el-Medina in Egypt

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The Hidden Meanings Behind Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber Symbols

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

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Symbolism In The Art Of Queen Nefertari’s Tomb

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.

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A Trio of Musicians from the Tomb of Nakht

Mar 17, 2022

A Trio of Musicians from the Tomb of Nakht

Reproduction of the trio of ancient Egyptian female musicians from the tomb of Nakht playing a double flute, a lute, and a harp.

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Userhat Receiving Offerings from Nut Beneath the Sycamore Tree

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.

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The Embrace of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep

Sep 30, 2021

The Embrace of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep

In Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis a 5th Dynasty mastaba tomb contains a striking portrayal of two men in close embrace.

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The Funerary Offering Table of Watetkhethor, a 6th Dynasty Egpytian Princess

Feb 13, 2021

The Funerary Offering Table of Watetkhethor, a 6th Dynasty Egpytian Princess

Wall painting from the tomb of Watetkhethor, daughter of king Teti, dating to Dynasty 6 (around 2290 BC)

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Atum Repelling Apep, Serpent of Chaos

Nov 23, 2020

Atum Repelling Apep, Serpent of Chaos

Translaton of a scene from the ancient Egyptian Book of Gates featuring the creation god Atum repelling the serpent of chaos, Apep

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The Painted Tomb-Chapel of Nebamun, 1350 BC

Nov 1, 2020

The Painted Tomb-Chapel of Nebamun, 1350 BC

Reproduction of a feasting scene from the 18th Dynasty tomb chapel of Nebamun in Thebes.

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The Goddess Hathor Welcomes Seti I to the Underworld

Sep 23, 2020

The Goddess Hathor Welcomes Seti I to the Underworld

Hathor, Lady of the West, is shown welcoming Pharoah Seti I into her domain.

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Paintings from the Tomb-chapel of Nebamun, British Museum

Mar 19, 2020

Paintings from the Tomb-chapel of Nebamun, British Museum

Painted tomb of Nebamun These wall paintings are from an 18th Dynasty tomb chapel located in the Theban Necropolis located on the west...

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