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End-on view of the coffin of Hor, Egyptian, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 850 BCE. This finely painted wooden coffin is inscribed with the name of Hor, whose mummified body it contained. A scarab beetle has been painted on top of the head, symbolising the daily return of the sun and continuity of life. EA 6659.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART193659
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2560px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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22nd dynasty (Bubastite) (950-730 BCE)
9th century BCE
Coffin
Insect
Minor Arts
Painting, Medium
Scarab, Sacred Beetle