Mummy Cartonnage Fragment


Egypt, Ptolemaic Period
circa 300 B.C.E.





Cartonnage Fragment - enlargement - back

Enlarged image showing the back of the cartonnage fragment. Note the extensively insect damaged papyrus.







Cartonnage Fragment - enlargement - Back showing insect damage

Enhanced image showing the insect damage to the papyrus backing.








Cartonnage Fragment - enlargement - back showing insect damage


Closer view of pupal casing and insect damage.





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