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Coffin of Prince Amenemhat (wood, paint, stucco)
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Coffin of Prince Amenemhat (wood, paint, stucco)
3472282 Coffin of Prince Amenemhat (wood, paint, stucco) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); 104.4 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Meketre Valley, burial Prince Amenemhat near Cliff Tomb
Late New Kingdom to early Third Intermediate Period 20th-21st Dynasty
MMA excavations, 1918-19
The plundered mummy of this royal prince who may have lived during the first part of Dynasty 18 was reburied in this simple wooden childs coffin from a later era. ); Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23150662
© Bridgeman Images
Coffin Funerary Mummy New Kingdom Nile Painted Theban Thebes
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The captivating print showcases the Coffin of Prince Amenemhat, a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt. Crafted during the Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c. 1069-945 BC), this wooden coffin stands at an impressive length of 104.4 cm and is adorned with intricate paintwork and stucco detailing. Discovered in Southern Asasif, Meketre Valley near Cliff Tomb, Thebes, Upper Egypt, this coffin was used for the reburial of Prince Amenemhat's plundered mummy. Believed to have lived during the first part of Dynasty 18, the prince found his final resting place within this simple yet elegant child's coffin from a later era. The significance of this artifact lies not only in its historical value but also in its representation of ancient Egyptian funerary practices. It offers a glimpse into the rituals surrounding death and burial during that time period. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA, this masterpiece serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of ancient Egypt. Its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant paintings tell stories that span thousands of years along the banks of the Nile River. This print captures both the beauty and mystery encapsulated within this extraordinary piece from ancient Egypt's past – an enduring symbol that connects us to our ancestors' reverence for life after death.
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