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木棺部分(手)

Hand from a wooden coffin

Material Organic Remains
Geographical Location Egypt
Culture New Kingdom~Third Intermediate Period
Size H20×W13.5×T4.5(cm)
SK No. SK186-00-000
Description The hand has a tit amulet, which associates with Isis. The hand was placed as a right hand on a coffin. The amulet has a trace of red pigment.According to the Book of the Dead Chapter 156, one should place an amulet of Isis's blood (carnelian) on a deceased body.
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