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Page 132. An Egyptian mummy in its coffin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text)
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Page 132. An Egyptian mummy in its coffin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text)
5670051 Page 132. An Egyptian mummy in its coffin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Archaeological Artefact Artifact Australians Bandage Corpse Dead Body Egyptology Funerary Handwritten Label Labelled Mummification Mummified New South Wales Sarcophagus South Australia West Australian
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This photo print, titled "Page 132. An Egyptian mummy in its coffin, 1810-17" takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the world of ancient Egypt. The image showcases an intricately decorated sarcophagus that houses a mummified body, carefully preserved through the art of mummification. The composition is rich with historical significance and archaeological intrigue. Every detail has been meticulously captured, from the delicate bandages encasing the corpse to the handwritten manuscript text accompanying it. This extraordinary piece belongs to "The Naturalists Companion" an illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby. As we gaze upon this artifact from centuries past, we are transported back in time to witness the rituals and beliefs surrounding death and afterlife in ancient Egypt. The label adorning the coffin provides valuable insights into its origins and purpose. This photograph not only serves as a window into our collective human history but also highlights Australia's connection to these ancient civilizations. Housed within Mitchell Library at State Library of New South Wales, this remarkable piece reminds us of Australia's rich cultural heritage and its contribution to global knowledge preservation. Through this image, we are reminded of our fascination with antiquity and how it continues to captivate our imagination today. It stands as a testament to humanity's enduring quest for understanding our past while honoring those who came before us.
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