This tiny figurine depicts Isis-Aphrodite, a syncretic deity that was linked to love, beauty, marriage, and childbirth, combining the attributes of the Egyptian goddess Isis and the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The goddess is in the anasyromene pose, lifting her robes to...
Preserved color abounds on this figurine of the god Harpocrates. He leans against a pink amphora, which rests on a yellow base, while holding a pink, rounded pot in his left arm. Next to Harpocrates stands a red and blue oven, on top of which sits a black, spotted...
This knife provides a glimpse into the agricultural practices of Roman-era Egypt. Designed with a slightly curved blade, its purpose was to delicately cut grape clusters from vines. The Karanis collection includes various agricultural implements and processing...
This limestone statue has the face of a falcon and body of a crocodile, representing the god Soknopaios. Soknopaios was an important creator deity for the Egyptians, whose name means “Sobek of Dimeh in the Fayum.” Crocodile deities were popular throughout...
This faience amulet exhibits Bes in a vigilant pose. With a blend of human and leonine features, Bes wears a feathered headdress and squats with his hands resting on his knees, leaving his phallus exposed. A hole through the amulet’s head suggests its use as a...
A relief fragment made of limestone that depicts the Egyptian god Serapis. The worship of Serapis was made popular by Ptolemy I Soter, and Serapis is often associated with the god Osiris-Apis. Serapis was further Hellenized to correspond to Zeus by Greek traders and...
