| Irthorru Human Mummy | |
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| Biographical Information | |
|---|---|
| Name(s) | Irthorru |
| Age | 35-49 years old |
| Sex | Male |
| Status | Upper-class |
| Height | 163 cm |
| Source | |
| Culture | 26th Dynasty |
| Date(s) | 600 BC |
| Site | Thebes |
| Current Location | |
| Location | Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences (British Museum) |
| Catalog # | |
Irthorru lived in the town of Akhimim near Thebes. He was a priest in charge of dressing the god, Min. and part of Egyptian elite, as told through inscriptions on his coffin.
Mummification[]
Mummified carefully, decorated with amulets and eyes on the hands to connect the an afterlife. Gilded mask to represent a perfect face for eternity, as well as the face done in gold to represent the skin of the gods.
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External Links[]
https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/exhibitions/on-view/egyptian-mummies/
References[]
https://maas.museum/event/egyptian-mummies-exploring-ancient-lives/meet-the-mummies/