Gilded wax on a reconstructed body of ancient linen, 400–250

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Gilded wax on a reconstructed body of ancient linen, Ptolemaic Period, 400–250 , From Egypt, Gilded wax on a reconstructed body of ancient linen, H. cm (23 15/16 in.); W. cm (5 3/8 in.); D. cm (4 5/8 in.), A reconstructed body of ancient linen was created in the 1940s in order to display this mask and foot cover. Originally they belonged to a similarly shaped figure that was filled with grain, which is why such figures are called 'corn mummies

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Size: 3086px × 4697px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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