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title: Painted & Gilded Mummy Case of an Unamed Woman
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4811/painted--gilded-mummy-case-of-an-unamed-woman/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Painted & Gilded Mummy Case of an Unamed Woman

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Painted & Gilded Mummy Case of an Unamed Woman](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4811.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4811.jpg)

## Image Caption

The case is reconstructed from reused pieces of papyrus on which traces of writings are still visible. The plaster exterior surface represents the dead woman dressed in a pink undertunic, a 2nd tunic which is colored blue with red stripes and a striped linen mantle. A blue and [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) lotus bud appears between the breasts, which are covered with gilded discs. The apron has a decorated border showing dancing figures and plant scrolls. Over the wig is a bound garland of pink, gold, and blue flowers. From Akhmim, [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/). Graeco-[Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/), 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. (The British Museum, London)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, April 10). Painted & Gilded Mummy Case of an Unamed Woman. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4811/painted--gilded-mummy-case-of-an-unamed-woman/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Painted & Gilded Mummy Case of an Unamed Woman." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 10, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4811/painted--gilded-mummy-case-of-an-unamed-woman/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Painted & Gilded Mummy Case of an Unamed Woman." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 Apr 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4811/painted--gilded-mummy-case-of-an-unamed-woman/>.

## License & Copyright

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