Ungent Jar : A recumbent lion. bearing King Tutankhamun's cartouche sits on top. On each side is a lively scene of animals engaged in combat. At the base are the heads of two Africans and two Asians, who were defeated in battle.

LOT 844 : 10.25"L, This full size replica is of cultured onyx with intricate hand detailing.

Scarab Box : The sun god was symbolized by the scarab.

LOT 850 : 6-1/4" x 4", Of cultured marble and hand gold leafed

Perfume Mask : Among the most beautiful of the numerous alabaster containers found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was this two-tier vessel with a pair of ankh figures in the bottom portion.

LOT 838 : 12"H, cultured onyx with hand detailing

Ceremonial Flabellum : This stately fan was used at important ceremonies and functions of King Tutankhamun. The semicircular palm of the flabellum had holes on the outer edge which held several long ostrich feathers. The gentle motion of the fan was designed to restore the breath of life to the King as well as to create the fresh breeze needed in the afterlife. Depicted on the palm are the hieroglyphic royal cartouches of Tutankhamun protected by two winged vultures representing the protective goddess Nekhbet: one wearing the crown of Upper Egypt, the other adorned with the tiara of Lower Egypt. Made of wood, covered in gold sheeting, and mounted on a long gilded wooden stick, the classical elegance of this piece represents the tradition of fine goldsmith craftsmanship during the Middle Kingdom.

LOT 856 : 11.75"H, This full-size replica of the upper portion of the long flabellum is reproduced in cultured marble and polymer, goldleaf, and hand painted.

Ushabti - British Museum, 600BC : The Ushabti is a figurine, usually mummiform, which was placed in the tomb to carry out the necessary work in the next world which the deceased might be called upon to do. Ushabtis were also used to answer in the name of the deceased for the possible actions that they had done while alive – thus the origin of the name, Ushabti, “the one that answers”. Whenever the deceased was called in the next world to sow the fields, carry sand, etc., the Ushabti was supposed to reply, “Here am I”. The best examples like the one represented here were inscribed with a version of the sixth chapter of the Book of the Dead. It was believed that the recitation of the text could make the figure come alive to carry out the obligations asked for in the other world to the deceased. Here the Ushabti holds a pickaxe and an adze.

LOT 716 : 8"H on Marble Base

Ramses II Colossus : King of ancient Egypt, Ramses II created massive temples and monuments which stood as symbols to remind travelers of Egypt's grandeur. It is believed that during the reign of Ramses II, Moses lead the Isrealites from Egypt.

LOT 831 : 15"H, cast stone finish

King Tut Hunting : King Tutankhamun in a papyrus boat is in the role of Horus, son of the Sun God, pursuing his father's enemies into the Nile where they had changed into crocodiles and hippopatami.

LOT 839 : 12.65"H, cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed

Flask : Found in Tutankhamun's tomb, this elegant flask is a product of the art of carving stone vessels that had been an outstanding achievement of early Egyptian craftsmen.

LOT 846 : 9"H, Of cultured onyx with hand detailing

Scarab Box : This beautiful box bears the same design as King Tutankhamun's personal bracelet.

LOT 851 : 6-1/8" x 4-5/8", Of cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed

Ramses II Offering a Libation - Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Dynasty XIX 1290-1224 B.C. : The most celebrated of all Pharaohs, Ramses II, is well known for the length of his reign, the numerous temples he built and his military campaigns, such as the battle of Kadesh where Ramses II, facing the army of Muwattali, King of the Hittites found himself surrounded by 2500 Hittite charioteers with only his personal bodyguard to help him. As the enemy closed in around him, Pharaoh leaped into his chariot, tied the reins around his waist to leave his hands free, sent forth a great cry for help to Amun and charged six times against the Hittites, finally breaking through and winning the battle. Ramses II was the son of Seti I and was crowned Pharaoh in 1290 b.c. when he was 18 years old. Ramses II had many wives but the first and favorite chief Queen was Nefertari. Ramses died at the age of 85 after ruling Egypt for 67 years. Here kneeling on a base, wearing a khepresh headdress with Uraeus, Ramses II piously offers libation vessels known as nu-jars, most likely filled with wine or milk.

LOT 340 : 8"H

Cartouche Box : The names of kings and other members of the royal family were written in hieroglyphics in oval rings which were called "cartouches". This box, in the shape of a cartouche, had Tutankhamun's name in cameo fashion on the top. The knobs on the lid and the front of the box were for wrapping twine upon which melted wax was poured and a seal inscribed with a signet ring. The original contained jewelry and other personal items of the King.

LOT 834 : 3"H x 7"L, cultured marble, gold leafed, hand detailed, woodgrain finish

Obelisk : The pharaohs. builders of Egypt's temples, sought to honor the gods, not only with massive construction, but also with works of art. These steles were meant primarily to advertise the monarch's zeal in serving the gods.

LOT 853 : 12.25", Of cultured marble and hand gold leafed. Mounted on an imported marble base

Gold Spoon : The poetic shape of a female swimmer was a popular design used as a cosmetic container during the 18th dynasty.

LOT 854 : 12", Of cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed

Selket, Goddess of Magic : The Goddess of magic, overwhelmed Howard Carter with her ethereal beauty when he first saw her in the dim light of the tomb, guarding with outstretched hands, the massive Canopic Shrine. She wears a pleated shawl over a close fitting dress with short sleeves, and over both garments a broad collar modeled to imitate rows of beads. On her head is a linen kerchief into which her hair is gathered and tied at the neck. One of Selket's special functions was the healing of scorpion stings by magic.

LOT 858 : 42"H, This full size replica was originally hand carved from wood, same as the original. It is hand cast in polymer, gold leafed and detailed, including the imperfections of the original

Alabaster Chest : The original chest found beneath the bed in King Tutankhamun's tomb contained an ivory pomegranate. Cartouches of the King and Queen are inscribed on the front. The Knobs were used to secure the box by means of a cord wrapping.

LOT 446 : 7.5" x 3.5"H, Half sized replica of cultured onyzx and hand detailed

Tutankhamun on Leopard : This figure symbolizes the King, son of the sun god, passing through the underworld each night, bringing a brief spell of light to its inhabitants.

LOT 447 : 27"h x 24"l, cultured marble, hand gold leaf and polymer.

Ankh Box : The Ankh was the sign of life. The original was found in Tut's cartouche box and showed signs of wcar, indicating that he used it during his lifetime.

LOT 842 : 8"L, Of Cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed

Recumbent Lion : The recumbent lion (sans ungent jar) bearing King Tutankhamun's cartouche.

LOT 843 : Of cultured onyx with hand detailing.

Sekhmet - Egyptian Museum, Cairo - 600B.C. :

LOT 973 : 8"H

Selket, Goddess of Magic : Selket's divine role was not limited to funerary duties; like her three companion goddesses she acquired those functions in virtue of her long-established reputation in a wider field of protection. She was chiefly noted for her control of magic and, in particular, for treating scorpion stings by means of magic.

LOT 454 : 11" H, Of cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed on marble base

Amun-Ra - Great God of Power and Wealth : Amun-Ra. god of kings and king of gods, the oldest and longest venerated rulers of ancient Egypt. Amun, meaning "hidden" and Ra meaning "light" translates to "The Hidden Light The plumes on his head represent the air, which like him. \s felt but not seen. As one of the primordial gods of creation, his name is found in the pyramid texts as far back as the 5th Dynasty (2494-2345 B.C.).

LOT 455 : 13-1/4" H, of cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed

Osiris - Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 700 B.C. : Osiris, the Resurrection God, is the central figure in the afterlife myth and in Egyptian mythology as a whole. His name means "The Seat of the Eye". To die and be properly prepared for the other life is to become one with Osiris in the underworld over which he rules. Osiris received earthly rule from his father, Geb. His brother Seth envied his hegemony; he enticed Osiris into a chest and flung him into the Nile. His wife sought and found his body and with her own magic powers and the help of Thoth, Nephthys, Anubis and Horus, restored Osiris to life. Osiris, however already belonged to the world of the dead, and although after his resurrection he could have reclaimed his throne, he preferred to maintain his kingdom in the Land of the Dead, leaving his vindication on earth in the hands of his posthumous son Horus.

LOT 332 : 14.5"H, On Marble Base

Nefertiti : Nefertiti means the "beautiful one is come"

LOT 460 : 7-3/4" H, of cultured marble, hand gold leafed and detailed.

Ushabti with Gold (White) Crown : The gold (white) crown symbolized the region of Upper Egypt and was worn by the ruling Pharaoh. After the two kingdoms of Egypt were united, the gold crown and blue crown; symbolic of Lower Egypt were combined into one crown.

LOT 529 : 7.5" H