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Mummy of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 112
The mummified body of a man named Ukhhotep still includes the original linen wrappings. Ukhhotep held the title of Chief Treasurer. As was customary at the time, his mummy was placed inside a rectangular coffin (12.182.132a, b) while lying on the left side and with the face toward the eye panel. His head is covered by a well-modeled wooden mask with a gilded face. The eyes of the mask were inlaid with stone to give his mummy a more lifelike appearance.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mummy of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Khashaba excavations, 1910-11; Probably from Meir, Tomb of Ukhhotep
  • Medium: Mummified human body, linen, mummification material, painted and gilded wood, obsidian, travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
  • Dimensions: l. 196.2 x w. 50.8 x d. 33 cm (77 1/4 x 20 x 13 in.)
    (depth measured at nose of mask)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.182.132c
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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