Egypt
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/octubre/vier20/43lagunillas.html
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- Egyptology Collection In São Paulo Art Museum
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- The Mansoor-amarna Collection
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Egypt
Review: Lagunilla collection in Havana, Cuba
http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2006/octubre/vier20/43lagunillas.html
A review of the collection of the Dr. Joaquín Gumá, Count of Lagunilla (1909-1980), housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, Cuba, which includes a two large halls dedicated to the Egyptology collection: "The vast majority of the exhibits belonged to Lagunillas, seven came from the Academy’s collection, and there has also been one recent donation – specifically for the scientific event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lagunillas Collection – from Christian Loeber, principal curator at the Museum of Hanover: a vase from the Neolithic culture of Nagada.
Nor did the multi-colored wooden sarcophagus belong to Lagunillas: this was donated by Egypt in recognition of Cuba’s assistance in the salvage and rescue of the Abu-Simbel temples in 1974.
The group of funereal artifacts, dating back to distinct eras, includes four exquisitely-made chalices to guard the internal organs of the deceased, votive steles, scarabs of the heart, and a papyrus from the Book of the Dead."
The collection also includes a number of Faiyum portraits. See the above page for the full story.
Nor did the multi-colored wooden sarcophagus belong to Lagunillas: this was donated by Egypt in recognition of Cuba’s assistance in the salvage and rescue of the Abu-Simbel temples in 1974.
The group of funereal artifacts, dating back to distinct eras, includes four exquisitely-made chalices to guard the internal organs of the deceased, votive steles, scarabs of the heart, and a papyrus from the Book of the Dead."
- Exhibition: Coins Through The Ages
Luxor Times The exhibition is one of a themed series the Supreme Council of antiquities organizing to display artefacts specific to one topic through Egyptian history. The exhibition will show a collection of coins dated back to different eras including...
- Egyptologist Praises Restoration Work In Old Havana
Cuban News Agency More on the story about the visit of an Egyptian delegation to Cuba, which includes Zahi Hawass. In the above article he is quoted talking about new work planned for Egypt. He praised the work and dedication of Havana Historian Eusebio...
- Hawass And Hosni On Official Visit To Cuba
Habana Patrimonial (Marjorie Peregrin) This article is actually more of a flying travelogue of Havana than anything. Zahi Hawass and Farouk Hosni are visiting Cuba and have been given a guided tour of restoration work taking place in Havana. Junto al...
- Egyptology Collection In São Paulo Art Museum
http://www.anba.com.br/ingles/noticia.php?id=10820 A review of the Egyptology collection in the São Paulo Art Museum: "The São Paulo Art Museum (Masp) has in its collection Egyptian archaeological items. The Masp has 22 Egyptian antiques, among them...
- The Mansoor-amarna Collection
As a direct consequence of the previous article re the Amarna Princess sculpture currently being sold on Ebay, I went to have a hunt around on the Web to find out more about the Mansoor collection mentioned in the auction house Press Release. For those...