Hand

Description

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.

Accession Loan No.

A5344

Collection Class

Archaeology

Common Name

hand

Simple Name

hand

Full Name

Mummified Hand

Period Classification

New Kingdom (Dynasties 18-20) - 1650-1070 BC

Production Year Low

1550 BC

Production Year High

945 BC

Production Country

Egypt

Material

Human remains