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Textile fragment
Textile fragment

Textile fragment

Culture Group
DateAfter 30 CE
MediumPainted linen
Dimensions12 x 12 1/2 inches (30.5 x 31.8 cm)
ClassificationsTextile
Credit LineThe Duke Classical Collection, gift of William Bergh
Object numberDCC1974.38
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Label TextRectangular fragment of a painted linen mummy shroud depicting the upper part of the head of Osiris wearing a double crown. the god's face is outlined in red; the crown is striped with a light reddish brown and gray-blue, and the other details are in black. Wrapped in such a shroud, the identity of the deceased was merged with that of Osiris, who was the god not only of the Underworld but also of resurrection after death.