Inner Coffin of Nephthys

Unknown

ca. 1961–1878 B.C. · Painted cartonnage, wood, gold leaf, Egyptian blue, calcite, carnelian, beryl, silver wire, faience · Egyptian Art

The mummy of Nephthys (11.150.15c) was buried in a coffin set that included an outer rectangular wooden coffin (11.150.15a) and an inner mummy-shaped coffin made out of cartonnage (layers of linen with plaster). The inner coffin features a gilded face and a broad collar. In addition, a small necklace was incorporated into the neck area of this coffin.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1961–1878 B.C.

Medium

Painted cartonnage, wood, gold leaf, Egyptian blue, calcite, carnelian, beryl, silver wire, faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1911