Wrappings containing viscera; one of three found in the sarcophagus. They were examined by Dr. Ruffer, Director of the Quarantine Dept. Alexandria, who reported that the contents were only vegetable matter. The packages were returned to the body, and generally contain only part of the organ, the rest of the package being filled out with vegetable matter and mud. Disintegrated condition. From Meydum Mastaba 17 Owner Unknown.
Collection Place
Meydum
Collection Place Notes
Meydum Mastaba 17 Owner Unknown. Found in sarcophagus.
Publications
- Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Meydum and Memphis III, 16. pl XI, 5
