Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process
1923.01.0029
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process (1923.01.0029) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Roman Empire, 30 BC – 395 BCE |
| Culture | Egyptian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 17.6 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 12.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Textile |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Brown (5YR 6/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. The Archaeological Journal, vol. 41, The Royal Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1884. PETRIE, W. M. F., Tanis. Part I, 1883-4. Second Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1885. PETRIE, W. M. F., Tanis. Part II. Nebesheh (AM) and Defenneh (Tahpanhes), Fourth Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1888. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Egypt Exploration Society |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |