Journey to Eternal Life: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Mummies, and Pyramids

Ancient Egyptians believed death marked the beginning of a journey to eternal life. Learn more at Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt at the National Museum of Natural History, and explore related collections from across the Smithsonian.

Small pitcher

Bowl

Scarab With Wings

Shabti, Mummy Model Of Alabaster

Amulet of the goddess Taweret

Standing figure of the deity Khnum

Amulet in the form of a cartouche

Mummy Mask

Amulet in the form of a cat

Mummy Mask

Amulet in the form of two dieties

Female figurine

Outer Coffin & Lid Of Tentkhonsu

Menat

String of cylindrical beads and amulets

Vase

Egg-shaped ornament

Model Coffin & Shabti

Amulet of Bes

Fragment Of Mummy Coffin Cartonnage

Amulet of Bes

Piece Of Mummy Cartonnage

Seal ring (fragment)

Figurine

Scarab

Fgt. Of Mummy Mask

Ceramic (fragment)

Ushabti figure

Mummy Mask

Amulet in the form of two crowned figures

Mummy Mask

Face Of Mummy Case, Mask

Textile

Fragment

Piece Of Mummy Cartonnage

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