Funeray Collection

Ancient Egypt. Judgement of the Dead. Book of the Death. Funerary papyri. 3rd-1st BC. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

Greek Art. Gravestone. Attica. 400-350 BC. Greece
Greek Art. Gravestone. Relief crowned by palmette ornament. The dead girl, Sosilla, daughter of Straton from Kollytos in Attica, takes leave of Chaireas from Kedoi in Attica. 400-350 BC. Greece

Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. Wooden figures of the tomb
Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. The wooden figures of the tomb-models had magical life, therefore they were able to work for the dead person

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345886 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, detail of Marguerite de Foix

Turkey. Bursa. Yesil Turbe. Mausoleum of Mehmed I. Ottoman s
Turkey. Bursa. Yesil Turbe or Green Tom. Mausoleum of Mehmed I. Ottoman style. 15th century. Architect, Hac Ivaz Pasha

Roman Art. Spain. Altar stone. Inscription: Caecilia Moscichies. C. 2nd century AD. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Funerary stele. Late Helladic I period. Mycenae
Mycenaen Art. Late Helladic I period. Greece. Funerary stele decorated in geometric style on the top and fight scene with animals on the bottom. Dated between 1600-1500 b.C

Palmyra, Syria - Valley of Tombs
Palmyra, Syria - Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle on the hilltop (at rear) and the Valley of Tombs, where the Palmyrenes built a number of large-scale funerary monuments (Necropolis). circa 1980s

Yusuf III (1374-1417). Sepulchral stele. La Rauda cementery
Yusuf III (1374-1417). 13th Nasrid Nasrid ruler or the Moorish Emirate of Granada, Al-Andalus. Sepulchral stele. La Rauda cementery, Alhambra. Alhambra Museum. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

Muhammed II al-Faqih (1234-1302). Sepulchral stele
Muhammed II al-Faqih (1234-1302) Second Nasrid ruler of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus. Sepulchral stele. La Rauda cementery, Alhambra. Alhambra Museum. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

England. London. Temple Church. 12th C. Tomb effigies of the Knights Templar. First termn Effigy of Gilbert Marshall

Roman art. Spain. Necropolis of Carmona. Andalusia. Urn. 206
Roman art. Spain. Necropolis of Carmona. Hispania Baetica, modern Andalusia. Urn in form of house. 206 BC. Episcopal Museum. Vic

Phoenician art. Spain. Ibiza. Bird-shaped funerary vessel. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia

Turkey. Bursa. Muradiye Complex. Mausoleum of Sultan Murad II (1404-14519. 1451. Ottoman style

Syria. Palmyra. The Valley of the Tombs. Oasis of Tadmor. Photo before the Syrian civil war

Greek Archaic. Lion. About 520 BC. Glyptothek. Munich
Greek art. Archaic style. Lion. About 520 BC. Funeray figure or votive offering in a sanctuary. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Tomb equipment of Gemniemh at Saqqara, c. 1990 B. C Brewery
Egyptian Art.Tomb equipment of Gemniemh at Saqqara, c. 1990 B.C. Brewery. Middle Kingdom. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Funerary Art: From Ancient Egypt to Ottoman Empire" Step back in time and delve into the captivating realm of funerary art, where ancient civilizations paid homage to their departed loved ones. In Ancient Egypt, the Judgement of the Dead held great significance, as depicted in the intricate scenes found within the Book of the Dead. Wooden figures from Nakht-Kau's tomb transport us to a bygone era, showcasing Egyptian artistry at its finest. Greek Art offers a glimpse into Attica's past with gravestones dating back to 400-350 BC. These poignant markers tell stories of lives lived and lost, immortalized through stone carvings. Meanwhile, false-doors like that of Dedu-hekenu from Sakkara provide a portal between worlds for officials seeking eternal rest. Traveling further eastward brings us to Turkey's Bursa and its majestic Yesil Turbe mausoleum dedicated to Mehmed I. This Ottoman masterpiece stands as a testament to architectural grandeur intertwined with reverence for those who have passed on. The Mycenaean civilization left behind exquisite funerary steles from Late Helladic I period in Mycenae. These monumental stones serve as enduring memorials honoring individuals who once walked these ancient lands. Moving northwards towards Nantes Cathedral in France reveals Francis II's final resting place adorned with an ornate tomb - a symbol of his noble legacy etched in stone for eternity. Venturing beyond Europe takes us to Palmyra in Syria, where tombs dotting the Valley whisper tales of forgotten souls amidst breathtaking desert landscapes. Sepulchral steles such as Yusuf III's and Muhammed II al-Faqih’s cement their place within history while offering glimpses into Islamic culture and traditions spanning centuries.