Inner Coffin of Nephthys ca. 1961–1878 Middle Kingdom The mummy of Nephthys () was buried in a coffin set that included an outer rectangular wooden coffin () and an inner mummy-shaped coffin made out of cartonnage (layers of linen with plaster). The inner coffin features a gilded face and a broad collar. In addition, a small necklace was incorporated into the neck area of this Inner Coffin of Nephthys. ca. 1961–1878 Painted cartonnage, wood, gold leaf, Egyptian blue, calcite, carnelian, beryl, silver wire, faience. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Middle Egyp
Inner Coffin of Nephthys ca. 1961–1878 Middle Kingdom The mummy of Nephthys () was buried in a coffin set that included an outer rectangular wooden coffin () and an inner mummy-shaped coffin made out of cartonnage (layers of linen with plaster). The inner coffin features a gilded face and a broad collar. In addition, a small necklace was incorporated into the neck area of this Inner Coffin of Nephthys. ca. 1961–1878 Painted cartonnage, wood, gold leaf, Egyptian blue, calcite, carnelian, beryl, silver wire, faience. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11. Dynasty 12
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