Cartonnage used to cover the dead. Cartonnage consists of layers of linen or papyrus stiffened with gesso (plaster). It was often used for making mummy masks, cases and anthropoid coffins.

Cartonnage foot part of mummy covering, gold painted feet on underside with lotus flower. Top shows feet with toenail coverings.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543337

Title

Cartonnage used to cover the dead. Cartonnage consists of layers of linen or papyrus stiffened with gesso (plaster). It was often used for making mummy masks, cases and anthropoid coffins.

Object Type

Image

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