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Fragments of mummy wrappings
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura
2632–2510 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2220 B
Medium/Technique
Organic remains/linen
Dimensions
Length x width: 115 x 25 cm (45 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1017.1
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWrappings from a female mummy with arms, legs, fingers and toes individually wrapped. Wads and pads of linen were inserted between the layers of linen wrappings to give the body a more life-like appearance. The face, neck and breasts were molded from linen and wet resin. A mid-calf-length tunic with a v-neck was placed over the body.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2220 B. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1933: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.