Here are some of the more striking pieces from the Egyptian Galleries at the MET!
The dog ππ ±ππ ±π₯ is referred to as a βMechanical Dogβ because itβs mouth ππΊ can open and close by using the lever that is located on the chest! When the mouth ππΊ is open, tongue and teeth are visible! Much like our society today, the Egyptians had dogs ππ ±ππ ±π₯π¦ as pets and mummified dogs ππ ±ππ ±π₯π¦ have been found in tombs with their owners! This piece is from the rule of Amenhotep III π³π§π (18th Dynasty) and actually used to be part of Howard Carterβs personal collection!
The gazelle πΎπ΄π² is made of ivory πππ ±π and has a wooden π±ππΊ base. The eyes πΉππ¦ are made of inlaid stone, the ears are missing along with the horns. This piece is from the rule of Amenhotep III π³π§π (18th Dynasty) and was a part of Lord Carnarvonβs personal collection.
The horse π΄π΄π ππ used to be part of a whip handle and is made of ivory πππ ±π. Interestingly, horses π΄π΄π πππ¦ didnβt come to Egypt ππ ππ until the Second Intermediate Period during the time of Hyksos rule (c. 1667β1570 B.C.E.). During the New Kingdom however, horses π΄π΄π πππ¦ (and chariots) were a common sight! This piece is from the rule of Amenhotep III π³π§π (18th Dynasty) and was a part of Lord Carnarvonβs personal collection.