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Inner coffin of User-Het, 1991 BC-1783 BC (wood)
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Inner coffin of User-Het, 1991 BC-1783 BC (wood)
5938313 Inner coffin of User-Het, 1991 BC-1783 BC (wood) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 41.2x33.2x182.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Inscriptions: O Osiris warrior User-het, your mother Nut spreads herself over you in her name of Coverer of heaven. May she cause that you are as a god and no enemy will touch him with any evil thing in her name of ? uniter ); eFitzwilliam Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22765160
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This print showcases the inner coffin of User-Het, a nobleman from ancient Egypt during the 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC). Crafted from wood and measuring 41.2x33.2x182.4 cm, this exquisite piece is currently housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum in the University of Cambridge, UK. The intricate inscriptions on the coffin reveal its purpose as a vessel for User-Het's journey into the afterlife. The text pays homage to Osiris, referring to User-Het as an Osiris warrior and invoking his mother Nut for protection. It beseeches that he be transformed into a god-like figure and shielded from any harm or evil. The stunning blue cartonnage background serves as a backdrop for various painted scenes depicting religious beliefs and rituals associated with death and burial in ancient Egypt. The mummiform shape of the coffin further emphasizes its function as a final resting place for User-Het's body. Every detail on this wooden masterpiece speaks volumes about Egyptian funerary practices during the Middle Kingdom period. From hieroglyphic inscriptions to full-length depictions of noblemen like User-Het himself, it offers us a glimpse into their belief system surrounding life after death. This print captures not only an extraordinary work of art but also invites contemplation on mortality, religion, and ancient civilizations' understanding of what lies beyond our earthly existence.
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