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The Met has a selection of ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed online, which I highly recommend:

http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_Of_Art/viewHigh.asp?dep=10&viewMode=0&set=1

The exhibit features some really wonderful quality photographs- details so fine that they can be magnified several times without losing their definition- with the option of viewing alternate positions, and the ability to zoom in on each photograph to explore specific aspects of each artifact in minute detail. The artifacts are arranged roughly in chronological order, starting in the Pre-dynastic era and flowing through to the Greek occupation. Notes give a bit of background information for each piece- including date, provenance, and a few of the museum's thoughts on the purpose or significance of the item and how it may have been used.

Go check it out, and then come back and let us know which piece is your favorite. cool

I was looking at the works of art and they are really amazing.

I came across this stella and I can't stop transliterating it ... and I can't understand some of yet I can understand the cartouches xd

Any question becomes obvious when you know the answer. wink I hope that everyone who already knew could feel good about that knowledge and add a little gold to their stash, and that everyone who hadn't already encountered that information somewhere might feel inspired to go hunting for the answer- and get some gold while they were at it. 3nodding

Have you visited the exhibit before (online, or in person)? What do you think of it?

I love to go into that section whenever I'm there! It's basically the only place where I want to spend the day. To have an authentic piece of ancient Egypt in my own backyard just fills me with joy!