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Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus
The Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus (c. 1800 BCE) deals with conception and pregnancy issues as well as contraception. It is kept in the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology.
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Knife & Leg Relief, Temple of Edfu
A detail of a relief at the Temple of Edfu, Egypt showing a knife and leg. Ptolemaic Period.
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Egyptian Woman Giving Birth
A relief from the Temple of Kom Ombo of a woman sitting on a birthing stool. Ptolemaic Period.
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Egyptian Medical Instruments
A relief from the Temple of Kom Ombo depicting various Egyptian medical instruments. Ptolemaic Period.
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Egyptian Circumcision
An illustration of a tomb relief at Ankhmaho, Saqqara showing an Egyptian circumcision ceremony. 2350-2000 BCE.
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Dancers, Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia
Dancers from the walls of the Etruscan Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, central Italy. c. 470 BCE.
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Musician, Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia
A musician from the walls of the Etruscan Tomb of the Triclinium, Tarquinia, central Italy. c. 470 BCE.
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Dancer, Tomb of the Lionesses, Tarquinia
A dancer figure from the Etruscan Tomb of the Lionesses in Tarquinia, central Italy. 520-510 BCE.
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Hyksos Scarab
Glazed steatite scarab, clypeus marked, feathered legs, longitudinally pierced, base inscribed with name of Khyan and epithets flanked by scrolls.
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Cartouche of Khyan
Finger-ring comprising a green-blue glazed steatite scarab (clypeus marked, humeral callosities present, feathered legs, pierced longitudinally, base inscribed with a cartouche of Khyan with epithets enclosed within a continuous spiral border...
