Discoveries Egyptian Imports

15/08/2026

Egypt’s pantheon features many local creatures, from the jackals that haunted its cemeteries to the cow that stood in for the mother goddess Hathor. But no wild baboon has ever been found in Holocene Egypt. The hundreds recovered from tombs and temples were all imports, carried in by ship from somewhere down the Red Sea coast. Of all the animal gods, the baboon is the only foreigner.

A spectrometer shows the sacred baboon's silver fur is the color of moonlight. Is this the first physical evidence for why Thoth, god of the moon, wore his strangest and only imported animal face?

13/08/2026

New to our shop! This Egyptian pyramid statue was handmade in Cairo, Egypt! This beautiful ceramic pyramid is individually handmade, and no two pyramids are alike.
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10/08/2026

The 10th annual edition of the Time Out ranking describes Cairo’s distinctive ability to combine deep cultural heritage with modern visitor appeal, positioning the Egyptian capital ahead of other prominent African cities including Lagos.

Cairo has been ranked among the world’s “50 Best Cities in the World” for 2026, where it placed 42nd overall and emerged as the most dynamic city on the African continent. The 10th annual edition of the Time Out ranking describes Cairo’s distinctive ability to combine deep cultural heritage ...

06/08/2026

02/08/2026

The Bastet cat statue is unlike anything we have in our collection. There is a serpent (cobra) under the cats neck and a cartouche on the base of the statue. It is made from composite granite and is heavy for its size. Shop our Bastet cat statues on our website!
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31/07/2026

This exhibition brings the world of the pharaohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3,000 years of history. From towering stone statues to gilded masks to intricate gold jewelry, these objects reveal the power, beauty, and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

This exhibition brings the world of the pharaohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3,000 years of history.

27/07/2026

The release follows the opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum—in, yes, the actual Egypt—which hosts the artifacts of Tutankhamun himself. The discovery of his tomb sent Egyptomania to a fever pitch and had influenced the maison when it designed its first related pieces.

Forget those dusty old bandages: King Tut’s treasures have found a new home at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and elsewhere, Ancient Egypt has been immortalized in high jewelry. Now, trace the roots of Van Cleef & Arpels’s latest homage to the Land of the Pharaohs.

24/07/2026

Glassmaking has deep roots in Egyptian history. Archaeological evidence suggests that artisans in ancient Egypt were producing glass as early as the second millennium BCE. Colored glass was prized for its beauty and was used to create decorative vessels, beads, inlays, and cosmetic containers. Read more on our blog!

Discover the beauty of hand-blown Egyptian glass perfume bottles. Learn how they're made, why every bottle is unique, and how these handcrafted works of art continue a centuries-old tradition.

22/07/2026

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21/07/2026

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