Mortuary Collection

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, View of all three Great Pyramids at sunset

Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh Ramses III, who wears the Khepresh, making offerings to the gods. Relief. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Ramesseum of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt
View of the Ramesseum, the memorial or mortuary temple of Rameses II at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Charles Meryon (French, 1821 - 1868), La morgue, Paris (The Mortuary), 1854, etching

Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, the Temple of Ramessess 11 known as The Ramesseum, Fallen colossi in the first courtyard

The Ramseion (Ramesseum): mortuary temple of Rameses II, 13th century BC, and statues of Rameses holding Crook
544714 The Ramseion (Ramesseum): mortuary temple of Rameses II, 13th century BC, and statues of Rameses holding Crook and Flail, ancient Egypt Kingship

Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841
3480441 Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872)

Taj Mahal (interior), Agra, India - the mortuary temple of Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of the Indian Emperor Shah Jahan. Date: circa 1920s

Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, Sphinx at the Temple of Ramessess 11 known as The Ramesseum

Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, The temple of Ramesses 111 at Medinet Habu, Two statues in the Hypostyle Hall

Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, Deir Al Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut also known as Djeser-Djeseru, Holy of Holies

Two Mortuary Tablets for So Hunbo (1775-1815) Inscribed with a 666-character... 1815
Two Mortuary Tablets for So Hunbo (1775-1815) Inscribed with a 666-character biography of So Hunbo (1775-1815) (image 1 of 5), 1815

Gambetta's mortuary chamber, in his villa in Les Jardies, Ville-d'Avray, January 1883. Creator: Orens Denizard
Gambetta's mortuary chamber, in his villa in Les Jardies, Ville-d'Avray, January 1883

Pyramid tomb of Cestius, Rome, Italy, with shoeshines in the foreground. Date: late 19th century

The English Cemetery, Haydar Pasa, Constantinople
The English Cemetery at Haydar Pasa, Constantinople Date: circa 1910s

The tomb of Sultan Selim II - Constantinople
Entrance to the tomb of Sultan Selim II. Date: circa 1920

Tomb Ornamentation - Southern Russia
An elaborate marble mortuary monument of a large dog faithfully standing over his dead mistress. Date: 1920s

Slab in low relief from mortuary chamber... Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220
Slab in low relief from mortuary chamber; design, in three registers, of horses, riders, and carts, Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220

Han slab in low relief from mortuary chamber... Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE
Han slab in low relief from mortuary chamber; design in two registers, of men, horses, and carts, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Effigy of a king, detail from the tomb of the Catholic kings (marble)
3704212 Effigy of a king, detail from the tomb of the Catholic kings (marble) by Fancelli, Domenico (1469-1519); Granada Cathedral, Granada, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c. 1834 (w / c & pencil on paper)
3900197 Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c.1834 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Prout, John Skinner (1806-76); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Cinerary urn, c. late 1st-early 2nd century AD (marble)
5962637 Cinerary urn, c.late 1st-early 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman; width: 36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The front in two registers, the upper with the deceased shown sleeping)

Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho)
980508 Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving)
729326 Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charnel house post, 500-1000 (wood)
DBP422885 Charnel house post, 500-1000 (wood) by Belle Glade culture (1000 BC-1700 AD); height: 157 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

Two views of the effigy of William Swift (w / c on paper)
2832090 Two views of the effigy of William Swift (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Berkeleys Monument by the altar steps of St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832071 Berkeleys Monument by the altar steps of St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Entrance to the Temple Complex of Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt
Entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, an important New Kingdom period temple structure in the West Bank of Luxor in Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

Gold-painted fabric for royalty (textile)
LIT389613 Gold-painted fabric for royalty (textile) by Thai School; (add.info.: used especially for cremations; 180-200 years old; ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Angel, detail from the tombs of the Catholic kings (marble)
3704210 Angel, detail from the tombs of the Catholic kings (marble) by Fancelli, Domenico (1469-1519); Granada Cathedral, Granada, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Miss Newtons Monument in St Peters Church (w / c on paper)
2832137 Miss Newtons Monument in St Peters Church (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Tomb of The Harrowing of Hell in Bristol Cathedral (grave cover and two graves)
2831374 Tomb of The Harrowing of Hell in Bristol Cathedral (grave cover and two graves), 1832 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Monument of John Aldworth and his son (w / c on paper)
2832088 Monument of John Aldworth and his son (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Monument of Lady Throkmorton in St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832087 Monument of Lady Throkmorton in St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Gateway to the Taj Mahal, Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was the Mortuary Temple built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Date: circa 1930s

The Tomb of Frederick II in the Cathedral of Palermo, 23 - 30 April 1874
1218047 The Tomb of Frederick II in the Cathedral of Palermo, 23 - 30 April 1874 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Ashmolean Museum

The Tomb of Ilaria del Caretto in the Duomo, Lucca, 10 August - 26 September 1874
1218046 The Tomb of Ilaria del Caretto in the Duomo, Lucca, 10 August - 26 September 1874 (watercolour and bodycolour over graphite on paper, some lines ruled) by Ruskin

Grave fire (colour litho)
980533 Grave fire (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grave fire. Illustration from A Further Contribution to the Study of Mortuary Customs of)

Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho)
980522 Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippewa scaffold burial)

Monument of Mrs. James in St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832082 Monument of Mrs. James in St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Monument of Henry of Gaunt in the South Aisle of St Mark
2832076 Monument of Henry of Gaunt in the South Aisle of St Marks and a portrait of the artists umbrella (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead)
3701699 Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead) by English School, (14th century); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The plague is caused by infection with Yersinia Pestis)

Egypt - Courtyard with the remains of a Christian church in Medinet Habu (engraving)
729334 Egypt - Courtyard with the remains of a Christian church in Medinet Habu (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Morgue in Paris. (Painting, 1847)
5975871 Morgue in Paris. (Painting, 1847) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medicine. Legal medicine. Interior of the Morgue in Paris, France. Painting, France, 1847)

Chippeway widow (colour litho)
980532 Chippeway widow (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippeway widow)

Preparing the dead (colour litho)
980526 Preparing the dead (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the dead)

Offering food to the dead (colour litho)
980519 Offering food to the dead (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Offering food to the dead)

Indian cemetry (colour litho)
980510 Indian cemetry (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian cemetry)

The Pyramid of Sakkara, c. 1904-05 (b / w photo)
JHL358843 The Pyramid of Sakkara, c.1904-05 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seljuk carved tombstone, Yazd, South East Iran, 1122 (white marble)
623285 Seljuk carved tombstone, Yazd, South East Iran, 1122 (white marble) by Persian School, (12th century); 55.2x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rectangular form)

Burial houses (colour litho)
980514 Burial houses (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burial houses)

Head of a queen, detail from the tomb of the Catholic kings (marble)
3704211 Head of a queen, detail from the tomb of the Catholic kings (marble) by Fancelli, Domenico (1469-1519); Granada Cathedral, Granada, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Monument of George Upton in St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832084 Monument of George Upton in St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Monument of Mrs. Baynton in St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832083 Monument of Mrs. Baynton in St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Monument of Cookin in St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832081 Monument of Cookin in St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

An Eastern Burial Ground (w / c on paper)
STC468940 An Eastern Burial Ground (w/c on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Early Christian symbols (stone)
491538 Early Christian symbols (stone) by Roman; Catacombs of San Callisto, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Chi-Rho; Chi Rho; ); Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

A Title Page for "The Grave", 1806 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
5854527 A Title Page for " The Grave", 1806 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 23.8x20 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Rare large tomb relief, 1st - 2nd century AD (stone)
1268652 Rare large tomb relief, 1st - 2nd century AD (stone) by Chinese School, Han Dynasty (100-300 AD); 99.1x123.2x24.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone)
1630599 The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); (add.info)

The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone)
1630596 The Sea People, Naval Battle of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, 1195-64 BC (stone) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); (add.info)

Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink
3071613 Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and gray washes, white heightening on two joined sheets) by Pajou

At the Louvre: The Etruscan Sarcophagus, c. 1879 (graphite & gray wash on blued white wove
877251 At the Louvre: The Etruscan Sarcophagus, c.1879 (graphite & gray wash on blued white wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 10.8x16.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Canoe burial (engraving)
980525 Canoe burial (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoe burial. Illustration from A Further Contribution to the Study of Mortuary Customs of)

The Mortuary, Paris (La Morgue), 1854. Creator: Charles Meryon
The Mortuary, Paris (La Morgue), 1854

Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. Egypt
Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. 11th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Exterior. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt

BURIAL CHAMBER NEAR SPHINX
Entrance to a sepulchral burial chamber near the Sphinx. Date: 1801

Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - Tomb of Queen Hatshepsut
Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - The Ramesseum, the mausoleum of Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II, with the fallen statue of Rameses - famed as the part-inspiration for the poem Ozymandias by Percy

Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - Medinet Habu
Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu Date: circa 1920s

Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, Egypt
Tombs of the Caliphs, situated below the Mokattam Hills in southeastern Cairo, Egypt. - Cairo Necropolis (City of the Dead). Date: circa 1903

Old Imperial Temple roofs in the snow in Beiling Park, Shenyang China
Shenyang, China - January 2000; Beiling Park has always acted as the green lungs of polluted Shenyang, an otherwise grim industrial city of Chinas NE Liaoning Province

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Captivating Mortuary: Exploring Ancient Tombs and Funerary Monuments Step into the intriguing world of mortuaries, where history intertwines with death, and ancient civilizations come to life. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the ornate Taj Mahal in India, these captivating structures hold stories that transcend time. In Cairo, Egypt's bustling capital city, Giza offers a breathtaking view of all three Great Pyramids at sunset. These monumental tombs stand as a testament to the grandeur and ingenuity of ancient Egyptian civilization. Nearby lies the Temple of Ramses III, where pharaohs were laid to rest amidst intricate carvings and hieroglyphics that depict their divine journey. Traveling further south to Thebes, we encounter the Ramesseum of Rameses II. This colossal mortuary temple showcases remarkable architectural prowess while honoring one of Egypt's most revered pharaohs. Its towering columns and elaborate reliefs transport visitors back in time. Venturing beyond Egypt's borders, we find ourselves in Agra, Uttar Pradesh in India - home to the iconic Taj Mahal. Built as a mausoleum for Emperor Shah Jahan's beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this white marble masterpiece is an eternal symbol of love and devotion. Delving into artistry inspired by mortality takes us to Charles Meryon's haunting etching titled "La morgue" or "The Mortuary. " Created in 1854 Paris, it captures both fascination and unease surrounding death during that era. Continuing our exploration across continents brings us face-to-face with Rome's Pyramid tomb of Cestius - an enigmatic structure blending Egyptian influence with Roman architecture. Its presence amidst modern surroundings serves as a reminder of Rome's rich historical tapestry.