A rich textile assemblage of an Ancient Egyptian mummy at the National Museum of Denmark – the Lives of a Mummy project

Lecture by Chiara Spinazzi-Lucchesi.

Abstract

Egyptian mummies are renowned for their remarkable preservation and are easily identified by the iconic bandages that envelop them. However, in the case of the mummy housed at the National Museum of Denmark, the wrappings consist not only of simple bandages but also of an extraordinary array of reused textiles, including shrouds and tunics. This presentation will explore how these textiles were procured, repurposed, and utilized in the burial, as well as the damage they have sustained over time.