Cartonnage containing the Mummified Remains of a Man
Description
Object Label: The ancient Egyptians believed that preserving a human body through mummification allowed the person’s spirit to enter the afterlife. Various gods represented on a mummy case (or cartonnage) assisted in the transition to the afterlife. The role of each god in protecting the mummified individual and facilitating rebirth is exemplified by the animal head used to illustrate them. For instance, among the animal-headed deities depicted in a vertical line on either side of this mummy case, the falcon head symbolizes swiftness and keen eyesight, while the cow-headed deity is nurturing and protective. Provenance: Culture Egyptian Caption: Egyptian. Cartonnage containing the Mummified Remains of a Man, ca. 760–558 B.C.E.. Linen, pigment, gesso, human remains, 69 1/2 x 18 x 13 in. (176.5 x 45.7 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.50E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
An elaborately painted ancient Egyptian sarcophagus with detailed scenes.
The sarcophagus features intricate painted scenes typical of Egyptian funerary art, with depictions of religious and possibly ceremonial activities. The style includes traditional elements with various anthropomorphic figures, likely deities, and symbolic motifs common in burial contexts. The craftsmanship demonstrates a high attention to detail with vibrant colors preserved on wood.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.50E tier-2
- BKM-Object 116787 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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