Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process
1923.01.0032
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process (1923.01.0032) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Roman Empire, 30 BCE– 323 |
Culture | Egyptian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 53.6 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 26.2 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | <0.1 cm |
Weight | 37 g |
Measuring Remarks | Weight includes net sleeve. |
Materials | Textile--Linen |
Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Sewing |
Munsell Color Information | Light Brown (7.5YR 6/4 ) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | 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 | Tomb 63 near San-El-Hagar. |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Egypt Exploration Society |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |