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The genesis of our spirit stretches from the first palettes carved in shale nearly five thousand years ago to the mural paintings with which the Copts covered the bas-reliefs of the temples of yore.

Akhenaten and His Family 1348-1336 BC; painted limestone relief 31x39cm

Introduction -- Anthropoid sarcophagus of Amunemopet, Predynastic Period -- Male idol, Old kingdom I -- Heti as a cross-legged, Scribe, Old kingdom II -- Sarcophagus of Kaiemneferet The Funerary Arts -- Canopic jars Middle Kingdom -- Lid and two end panels from a coffin of the official Nakht Hemunu -- Statue of Hemiunu, enthroned New Kingdom I -- Statue of the lioness goddess Sekhmet Treasury -- Jewels of a princess New Kingdom II -- Relief with the image of Pharaoh Tuthmoses IV Temple and Tomb -- Funerary stela of the Lady Cherankh Graeco-Roman -- Cartonnage and Faiyum portrait of a noblewoman

Welcome. Sample the symbols of Egypt's kings and queens. The artifacts are but a mere sampling of the opulent treasures exhibited at the Florida International Museum in 1996. We hope this tour brings many moments of pleasure as you explore the colors, textures and history of each piece.