Reproduction
Object Category
human remains, hair (human)
Description
Piece of human scalp with curly yellow hair attached. Sample taken by Dr Burleigh B.M. 1979. From Gurob, ?Tomb 23 or 24 (possibly under black wig on body in Tomb 23)
Publications
- Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Kahun, Gurob and Hawara, p.39 and p. 41
- Bourriau, Janine, Museum acquisitions 1979
- Brothwell, D., Ancient hair analysis and the question of diet and disease.
Production Period
18th Dynasty - () 19th Dynasty
Material
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC30137
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
