This is part of a mask from a coffin which showed the deceased as the 'Ba' spirit. It is decorated with expensive materials including gold leaf. Abydos was an important religious centre in ancient Egypt, and many wealthy and important people were buried - 2nd Intermediate Period (Dynasties 13-17) - 1750-1650 BC,New Kingdom (Dynasties 18-20) - 1650-1070 BC -