Sarcophagus of Djedmut
This Third-Intermediate-Period coffin wraps the owner, Djedmut, in image and spell. The lid shows the winged sky-goddess protecting the chest; the case carries registers of gods and bands of hieroglyphs from funerary texts. Wood, gesso, and bright pigment make a portable temple for one soul, turning language and color into guardians for the journey beyond.
Why This Artwork Is Important
- Fine example of Third-Intermediate-Period coffin painting.
What to Look For
- Winged Nut spread across the chest.
- Four Sons of Horus on canopic panels.
- Vertical bands of offering and protection texts.
Fun Fact
Wooden coffins were gessoed and painted to mimic precious materials.
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