Title

Wooden box used in an Egyptian tomb, as container for the internal organs

Caption

Wooden box used in an Egyptian tomb, as container for the internal organs during the Ptolemaic Period (302-30 BC). Richly decorated with religious motifs with several amulets between them. (wedjat-eyes,the dyed pillar, the Isis knot, the symbol of Ufe the ankh or the uas sceptre).

Date

302th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A15_490

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,2Mb) / 17,0in x 13,7in / 5098 x 4114 (300dpi)

Keywords

Egyptian Egypt Ancient Ancient Egyptian Ancient Egypt Wooden Wood Box Coffin Tomb Container Ptolemaic Religious Religion Motifs Amulet Wedjat-eyes Isis Knot Symbol Ufe the ankh Sceptre BCE BC