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Decorated Mummy Case
UnknownPtolemaic Period, 300–50 BC
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Chicago, United States
The bottom of this mummy case was decorated with sandals under which were drawn scorpions. By standing the mummy up, the individual symbolically stamped on the scorpion, thereby using magic to repel the venomous creatures.
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Details
- Title: Decorated Mummy Case
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Ptolemaic Period, 300–50 BC
- Physical Location: Chicago, IL
- Location Created: Dendara, Egypt
- Object Registration Number: ISACM E4784
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