Mummy of a Young Woman (with painted cartonnage)
This Roman-period mummy combines Egyptian funerary practice with Mediterranean style. The wrapped body is sheathed in painted cartonnage: a gilded or painted face, vivid bands of deities and protective emblems, and inscriptions for safe passage. Portrait naturalism meets timeless ritual—personal identity inside a cosmic grammar of salvation.
Why This Artwork Is Important
- Fine example of Greco-Roman Egyptian funerary fusion—portrait and traditional symbols.
- Preserves cartonnage painting that records protective gods and prayers.
What to Look For
- Painted/gilded face mask set over layered linen.
- Registers with Osiris, Isis, and protective signs (ankh, wedjat).
- Color bands and bead-net patterns imitating precious materials.
Fun Fact
‘Cartonnage’ is linen or papyrus glued with plaster—ancient papier-mâché turned sacred armor.
Last Minute Offers
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