Egyptian Art200–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements |
| Medium | Human remains, linen, mummification material, faience? (amulets), painted and gilded cartonnage, plant remains |
| Dimensions | L.174 cm (68 1/2 in.); W. 37 cm (14 9/16 in.); H. 27 cm (10 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 200–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Funds from various donors, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551162