Mummy of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

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ca. 1981–1802 B.C. · Human remains, linen, mummification material, painted and gilded cartonnage, obsidian, travertine (Egyptian alabaster) · Egyptian Art

The mummified body of a man named Ukhhotep still includes the original linen wrappings. Ukhhotep held the title of Chief Treasurer. As was customary at the time, his mummy was placed inside a rectangular coffin (12.182.132a, b) while lying on the left side and with the face toward the eye panel. His head is covered by a well-modeled wooden mask with a gilded face. The eyes of the mask were inlaid with stone to give his mummy a more lifelike appearance.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1802 B.C.

Medium

Human remains, linen, mummification material, painted and gilded cartonnage, obsidian, travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1912