Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · funerary_equipment

Large Anthropoid Coffin Containing Mummified Human Remains

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Description

Caption: Large Anthropoid Coffin Containing Mummified Human Remains, 889–784 B.C.E., or 913–670 B.C.E.. Wood, human remains, linen. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1925Ea-c. (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.

A wooden anthropoid coffin lid depicted in a standing position.

The image shows a wooden anthropoid coffin lid, likely depicting a human form with defined shoulders and a headdress typical of funerary contexts. The craftsmanship includes smooth surfaces and subtle detailing around the head region, suggesting it may have been intended for a person of status. The wood appears aged, with visible wear and possible losses indicating historical age.

funerary New Kingdom good
Materials wood

Connections

Found at Giza
Materials Wood

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1925Ea-c tier-2
  • BKM-Object 118430 tier-2
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