Inner Coffin of Nephthys
The mummy of Nephthys (11.150.15c) was buried in a coffin set that included an outer rectangular wooden coffin (11.150.15a) 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 coffin.
Artwork Details
- Title: Inner Coffin of Nephthys
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12
- Reign: reigns of Senwosret I to Senwosret II
- Date: ca. 1961–1878 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11
- Medium: Painted cartonnage, wood, gold leaf, Egyptian blue, calcite, carnelian, beryl, silver wire, faience
- Dimensions: L. 179.5 cm (70 11/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
- Object Number: 11.150.15b
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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