Fragment of a Funerary Shroud, Ancient Egypt

Fragment of a Funerary Shroud

Fragment of a Funerary Shroud (museum title)

Ancient Egypt (21st century BCE-3rd century CE)

Movement: Ancient Egyptian art
Date: 2nd–3rd century
Medium: Paint on linen
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, United States
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

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