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Heart scarab from Egyptian sarcophagus
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Heart scarab found in Neskhons' sarcophagus. On the back, it was inscribed to Akhbitet, a relative of his. The two winged-falcons found along-side Neskhons' mummy signify the Ba-bird.
Ancient Egyptian nobleman was buried along with a ba-bird and scarab beetle:
Ancient Egyptian nobleman was buried along with a ba-bird and scarab beetle:
Neskhons' Heart Scarab & Ba-Bird
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Part of a large, ancient Egyptian sarcophagus acquired and sold by the Merrin Gallery, Neskhons' mummy was accompanied by the traditional amulet and falcon pendants. While dwarfed by the size of the sarcophagus and the elaborate decoration, these items hold great significance.
Among the many beautiful ancient Egyptian works of art at the Met:
Among the many beautiful ancient Egyptian works of art at the Met:
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Maatkare Hatshepsut was arguably the most important woman ever to occupy the throne of Egypt. Featured Artwork of the Day: http://met.org/I8arvH
New Kingdom | Granite, paint | Kneeling statue of Hatshepsut | ca. 14731458 B.C.
Quoting gallery-owner Sam Merrin, "The mediocre to poor material isn't selling,...
Quoting gallery-owner Sam Merrin, "The mediocre to poor material isn't selling, but a truly great object like a first-rate classical or Egyptian figure can name its own price."
Workface | Samuel Merrin
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"Antiquities are one of the few markets that are doing well", Samuel Merrin told the Wall Street Journal in 1992. He was responding to a series of heated auctions at Christie's and Sotheby's in which ancient pieces of art seemed to fly off the auction block.
Two (from four) rare portraits of Octavia are in private hands:
Two (from four) rare portraits of Octavia are in private hands:
Octavia Minor: The beloved and only sister of Emperor Augustus
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Octavia Thurina Minor was one of the very first of Roman women to have coins minted in her image. Nonetheless, it appears that only four of her portraits are known. One is in Rome (titled Octavia f...
  
Young God of Corn - Maya Mythology
What role did the Young Maize God have in Maya mythology and society?
Samuel Merrin explores these jade artifacts: http://www.sammerrin.com/2011/12/maya-jade-stone-history-mythology.html
We were nimble enough and had enough resources to move quickly to purchase Neshk...
We were nimble enough and had enough resources to move quickly to purchase Neshkons' sarcophagus at auction. We were ready to pay 34 times the amount we paid. We were lucky and had enough conviction to buy this treasure.
The Great Merrin Sarcophagus
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Art experts like Samuel Merrin consider this ancient Egyptian sarcophagus to be among the last great ones in private hands. The front lid of Neshkons' sarcophagus is truly a marvel of ancient Egyptian art...
The Olmec civilization through the view of Michael Coe:
The Olmec civilization through the view of Michael Coe:
Edward Merrin: The Olmec World of Michael Coe
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The worldview of the Olmec civilization was that of a multi-layered world inhabited by a pantheon of deities. A world tree (axis mundi) perforated and stabilized the constituent layers of sky (upper world), earth, and underworld, but also provided a highway to traverse them.
If you're visiting the Merrin Gallery, there are two parking garages on 56th Str...
If you're visiting the Merrin Gallery, there are two parking garages on 56th Street between 5th and 6th Street.
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