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Human mummy: E.63.1903

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Human mummy

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Description

Mummy, with cartonnage and mummy portrait. The mummy is that of a young man. Recent CT scans have shown damage to the spine and pelvic area, suggesting that internal organs were removed through these areas. The body was wrapped some time after his death resulting in severe deformation. To support the shape, two wooden boards the length of the body were included in the wrappings.

Measurements and weight

Height: 162 cm
Width: 34 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1903) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

Roman
100 - 150

Materials used in production

Cartonnage

Techniques used in production

Mummified remains

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.63.1903
Primary reference Number: 50667
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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