Reproduction
Object Category
human remains, heads (human), bones (human)
Description
Mummified male head, appalling dental condition - 11 out of remaining 17 teeth abcesses. Probably 50 plus, could be much older. Hole in cranium - post mortem?
Publications
- Davis, P. R. & Janssen, R., Dental Health in Ancient Egypt, with particular reference to the mummified heads in the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College London, 62. fig. 2.
- Janine Bourriau, Museum Acquisitions 1989
Material
Dimensions
height: 23.4 cms
width: 17.4 cms
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC31702
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology