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Chest and leg piece of a mummy cartonnage from the ptolemaic period. Covered with polychrome paintings giving an interesting insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals.

Central piece of a mummy cartonnage from the ptolemaic period. Covered with polychrome paint giving an interesting insight into ancient Egyptian funerary rituals. Probably originating from Akhmim in Upper Egypt.

Hieroglyphic inscription expressing New Year wishes for Ptah at the beginning of the nile floodings. Important 26th dynasty piece associated with the Egyptian New Year rituals. The object is a fantastic example of the skilled workmanship and artistic quality of faience in ancient Egypt.

The protective amulet shows the god Bes between two seated monkeys. Late Period of ancient Egypt. This piece is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The flat relief shows an offering scene and above a hieroglyphic text describing the deceased Ptah-nefer, the priest and the offerings. A translation has been made by the renowned Egyptologist professor Kurth. The work of art dates to the 26th dynasty. It is adopting the style of the Old Kingdom.