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The Collection of Egyptian Antiquities (8 halls) is most remarkable; the reconstitution 
of a mastaba (Egyptian tomb) of the Ancient Empire, presented by Baron Empain, is espe¬ 
cially worthy of mention. Principal pieces of sculpture: granite head of Tutankhamon, 
limestone head of a prince of the XIX Dynasty, bas-relief of Queen Tiyi, falcon of the high- 
priest Masahirt, etc. An interesting copy of the tomb of Nakht. 
The Department of Babylonian and Assyrian Antiquities, created quite recently, already 
possesses some fine specimens of sculpture and a numerous collection of cylinders. 
Head of Tutankhamen 
Granite. 
In the Department of Greek and Roman 
Antiquities, a place of honour is occupied 
by the collection of Greek vases, of which 
the greater number comes from the Raven- 
stein collection. 
The cantharos, signed Douris, is of 
world-wide reputation. 
Among the pieces of sculpture, special 
mention must be made of the bronze statue 
of the Emperor Septimus Severus, from the 
Somzee collection (purchased by a group of 
donors). It is one of the finest Roman 
bronzes known. 
Royal Head. 
Sai’to-Greek Period. 
Cantharos, signed Douris. 
Herakles fighting with the Amazons. 
Statue of the Emperor Septimus Severus. 
' (193-211) Bronze. 
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