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Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process

Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process

1923.01.0032

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Shroud Fragment from Mummification Process (1923.01.0032)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : Lower Egypt - Governorate of Sharqiya ; San-El-Hagar
Period	Roman Empire
Date	30 BCE– 323
Culture	Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	53.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	26.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	<0.1 cm
Weight	37 g
Measuring Remarks	Under Review
Materials	Textile--Linen
Manufacturing Processes	Weaving, Sewing

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	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

Credit Line/Dedication	Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction	no

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