Egyptian Art at Eton College: Selections from the Myers Museum

Pectoral Ornament

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Pectoral Ornament, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, probably reign of Senwosret II or Senwosret III, 1897–1841 B.C.
Electrum with remains of lapis lazuli, carnelian, and amazonite inlays; H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Upper part of the figure of a man

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Upper part of the figure of a man, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1825 B.C.
Painted wood; H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Doll with beaded hair

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Doll with beaded hair, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1991–1783 B.C.
From Beni Hasan (Tomb 420)
Linen thread and faience; H. 3 in. (7.5 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Bowl with fish around a central pool

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Bowl with fish around a central pool, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1400 B.C.
Faience; Diam. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Cosmetic dish in the shape of an oryx

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Cosmetic dish in the shape of an oryx, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1375 B.C.
Faience; L. 4 3/8 in. (11 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Chalice with narrative decoration in relief

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Chalice with narrative decoration in relief, Third Intermediate Period,
Dynasty 22, ca. 925 B.C.
Faience; H. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Face inlay

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Face inlay, New Kingdom, reign of Seti I, Dynasty 19, ca. 1294–1279 B.C.
Red jasper; H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Counterpoise with the head of a goddess

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Counterpoise with the head of a goddess, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, ca. 945 B.C.
Faience; H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College

Portrait of a man

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Portrait of a man, Roman Period,
ca. A.D. 165
Encaustic on limewood; H. 15 3/4 in.
(40 cm)
Myers Museum, Eton College