Egypt
 UEA 904 - Sistrum fragment with Hathor heads, Egypt |
 UEA 306 - Figure of a walking hippopotamus, Egypt |
 UEA 326 - Mummy-portrait of a youth, Egypt |
The collection of Egyptian objects spans the Predynastic period (c. 4000 BC) to the Roman period (AD 323), covering themes of death, re-birth and everyday life. There is an emphasis on small-scale sculpture and a notable selection of pieces in faience (glazed and fired earthenware). The collection comprises figures, animals, goddesses and funerary objects. Some of the smaller pieces also form part of the �toy department� � a collection of miniature heads and figures that illustrate Robert Sainsbury�s passion for small objects.
