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.

Jar

Figure Of A Man

Pomegranate flask

Miniature two-handled vase

Amulet in form of a cow

Funerary Mask

Seated male figure, inscribed

Aten cartouche

Ushabti Figure

Amphora Vase

Head of a king

Pectoral amulet depicting the god Anubis

Chalice fragment

Vase

Bronze Figurine

Amulet

Shabti

Pomegranate amulet

Two Large Ushabti Figures

Amulet: the crown of upper Egypt; eyelet at the back

Sepulchral Figures

Egyptian Figurine

Wooden Statuette

Statuette Of Akenaton

Cast, Statuette, Head of Queen Amenophis IV

Ushabti Figure

Shabti

Basalt Head

Bronze Figure Of Mummiform Osiris

Anubis Amulet

Faience Ushabti

Sm. Blue Amulet, the Sacred Eye (Wadjet)

Bronze Figure Of Male Child

Ushabti - Wood

Figurine

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