Theme 112.
In the History of Medicine area of the Science Museum, London.
Human Mummy in Sarcophagus
Egyptian, sarcophagus made of wood, Hellenistic period.
The mask over the head and shoulders of the mummy is decorated with a stylized representation of a human face.
The hieroglyphic inscription on the sarcophagus lid is a prayer to Osiris.
Egyptian, sarcophagus made of wood, Hellenistic period.
The mask over the head and shoulders of the mummy is decorated with a stylized representation of a human face.
The hieroglyphic inscription on the sarcophagus lid is a prayer to Osiris.
2 comments:
This shot is so beautifully lit. Very nice...
Oh, nice one! Very lovely and very ancient!
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