Hand

Mummified human body parts are more easily preserved than whole mummies.
We can tell from the well-manicured nails of this hand that he or she was of
quite high status.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
A5344
Collection Class
Archaeology
Material
Human remains
Common Name
hand
Simple Name
hand
Period Classification
New Kingdom (Dynasties 18-20) - 1650-1070 BC
Production Country
Egypt
Production Year Low
1550 BC
Production Year High
945 BC

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Mummified Hand