Mummy Board of Iineferty ca. 1279–1213 New Kingdom, Ramesside The Mistress of the House, Iineferty, was buried in an anthropoid wooden coffin (, b). A wooden cover, sometimes called a "mummy board," was placed over the body. This mummy board is carved and painted to represent the deceased as if she were alive and dressed in a long white pleated gown. Other objects in the collection that were discovered in the same tomb can be viewed here. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #3490. Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Iineferty Supported by Bloombe
Mummy Board of Iineferty ca. 1279–1213 New Kingdom, Ramesside The Mistress of the House, Iineferty, was buried in an anthropoid wooden coffin (, b). A wooden cover, sometimes called a "mummy board," was placed over the body. This mummy board is carved and painted to represent the deceased as if she were alive and dressed in a long white pleated gown. Other objects in the collection that were discovered in the same tomb can be viewed here. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #3490. Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Iineferty Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Mummy Board of Iineferty 561774
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