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Sarcophagus Cover: Sarcophagus of Irtyru

1986.01.0001A

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Artifact Identification Sarcophagus Cover: Sarcophagus of Irtyru   (1986.01.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Libyan Period
Date 815 – 715 BCE
Culture Egyptian
Location On Exhibitin the Egypt exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (N/A) N/A
Dimension 2 (N/A) N/A
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight waived g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Published: Art of the Ancient World, IV, 1984, pg. 152, #487.

"Bound for Eternity," Heritage (September 1986): 3-4.

"In Search of the Ancient Egyptians," Heritage (April 1987): 1.

Photo: Heritage (April 1988): 3.

"WHM: Where Yesterday Meets Tomorrow," Heritage (November 1991): 2.

Adkins, Karen and Gary, "Urbana's Treasure-House," Illinois Magazine (Litchfield, IL) 28/6 (November-December 1989): 3 (photo).

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication John Needles Chester Fund
Reproduction no

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