Egyptian funerary art was intended to play an active role in the afterlife by helping the deceased to be successful during this part of their life. This decorative strip exhibits exquisitely carved hieroglyphs which were executed in sunk relief.

On this beautiful fragment from a mummy case, we see the headdress of Isis, face of Sekhmet, color of Wadjet and wings of Mut resulting in a powerful, protective image for the deceased.

This aryballos, of Greek origin, is a small, spherical, narrow-necked jar that held ointment or perfumed oil. These jars were attached to the wrist with a leather strap and can be seen in use by athletes in the bathing scenes of Greek vase paintings.

Though children have played with dolls throughout known civilization, few examples from the ancient world remain. Here we see a fragment of a Byzantine doll carved from ivory.

This young girl, who died between the ages of 4 and 5 years, was apparently of high status and well loved, as indicated by the quality of the perfumes, ointments and wrappings used in her mummification.

This Kohl tube is incribed with the names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiyi. This tube is both storage vessel and amulet as it bears the names of the Pharaoh and the Queen in hopes that the divine protection granted the royal family would apply to those who used its contents.

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Jewelry of ancient Egypt served a dual purpose: to be beautiful as well as magically protective. This Late Period faience amulet in the shape of a shrine measures approximately 4.5 x 4 inches.

Funerary stelae in ancient Egypt offered prayers, praises, and genealogical information. They ensured remembrance, facilitated offerings, and conveyed beliefs about the afterlife. This piece is from the New Kingdom, created around 1500 bce.

This delicate flask, measuring approximately two inches in height, was suspended with strings from the handles near its top. It was used to store precious perfumed oils. This beautiful piece is from the Late Period (525-343 BCE).

From collections of Imhotep Museum in #Saqqara

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The ancient Egyptians loved their cats as much as we do! This white wooden coffin lifts off its base so that the mummy can be inserted. (This piece is from the Late Ptolemaic period and is approximately 1.5 feet tall.) 💕🐈‍⬛🐈

Akhenaten, who is often credited with the early development of monotheism, is offering incense to his one god, the sun god Aten. This image is believed to have been created early in Akhenaten’s reign. (1350-1341 BCE)

In the ancient world, lighting was very important. Before candles were devised, oil lamps and torches were used and the lamps often bore sacred symbols. This ceramic lamp is small enough to be hand-carried.(Coptic ~ 300 C.E.)

Come meet the Trees of Rosicrucian Park today at 1:30 pm!🌴🌴🌴

Join us for a guided walk where we will learn about urban forest ecology, explore the emerging fields of tree intelligence and fungal communication, and rethink our relationships with these beautiful organisms.🌴

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Today at 1:30 pm, join us for a tour of the Rosicrucian Peace Garden, the design of which is authentic to the 18th Dynasty. We will explore some of the buildings and their uses, learn about the edible and medicinal plants, and meet our beloved fish.