Title
Bronze Hypocephali inscribed disc; Late Period and Ptolemaic era. 380-343 BC
Caption
Bronze Hypocephali inscribed disc, placed beneath the heads of mummies during the Late Period and Ptolemaic era. The texts written on them are taken from spell 162 of the Book of the Dead and were intended to provide life giving heat to ensure the resurrection of the dead. 380-343 BC
Date
343th century BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A07_264
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,5Mb) / 15,7in x 14,9in / 4698 x 4464 (300dpi)