Publication Date
2nd half 9th-1st half 8th century BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
Publication Place
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The Walters Art Museum
Subject
Culture: Egyptian | more | less
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions: H: 65 3/4 x W: 18 1/8 x D: 10 13/16 in. (167 x 46 x 27.5 cm)
Library
Digital Library of the Middle East
Library Asset ID
79.1A
Record ID
walters-91758
Library Location
The Walters Art Museum
Date
2nd half 9th-1st half 8th century BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
Notes
Mummification preserved mortal remains in order to house the Ka, or life force of the individual, as it needed to return to the body to find sustenance. The human-shaped covering, called "cartonnage," is composed of layers of linen and plaster. Its painted decoration includes the floral wreath on the wig, a broad collar, and a winged scarab beetle. Five additional registers of decoration show the protective four sons of Horus, the sacred boat of the funerary-deity Sokar, a mummy of Osiris on a funerary bed, a divine falcon god, and a short hieroglyphic text with an offering formula.
See the additional media for a facial reconstruction of the mummy, courtesy of Michael Brassell, as well as a color reconstruction of the cartonnage.For the latest information about this object, mummies, visit art.thewalters.org. | Dynasty: 2nd half 22nd-23rd Dynasty | Inscriptions: [Translation] The king gives an offering to Osiris. | Reign: | Style: | more | less
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EGY | Ancient Art
Malzeme
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