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title: Prosthetic Toe of Painted Cartonnage
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5226/prosthetic-toe-of-painted-cartonnage/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Prosthetic Toe of Painted Cartonnage

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

## Image File

[![Prosthetic Toe of Painted Cartonnage](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5226.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5226.jpg)

## Image Caption

This false toe was found attached to the foot of a mummy, and is an early example of the use of prosthetics in the ancient world. From [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/). Third Intermediate Peridod, 1070-664 BCE. (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, June 17). Prosthetic Toe of Painted Cartonnage. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5226/prosthetic-toe-of-painted-cartonnage/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Prosthetic Toe of Painted Cartonnage." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 17, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5226/prosthetic-toe-of-painted-cartonnage/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Prosthetic Toe of Painted Cartonnage." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Jun 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5226/prosthetic-toe-of-painted-cartonnage/>.

## License & Copyright

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