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Among their rigorous preparations for eternity, ancient Egyptians developed an intricate set of religious writings to help the deceased achieve a blessed afterlife in union with the solar god Re and the netherworld god Osiris. Known collectively as the Book of the Dead, these ritual spells were inscribed on funerary objects, including papyrus scrolls and linen mummy wrappings. This exhibition features a selection of the Getty's Book of the Dead manuscripts, which have never been on public view.
This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.
A Closer Look
Mummy Wrapping of Petosiris, Son of Tetosiris (detail), Egyptian, 332–100 BC. Ink on linen. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus
Papyrus of Pasherashakhet (detail), Egyptian, about 375–275 BC. Ink on papyrus. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus
Papyrus of Ankhesenaset (detail), Egyptian, about 1069–900 BC. Ink on papyrus. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus
Mummy Wrapping of Petosiris, Son of Nanesbastet (detail), Egyptian, about 300–100 BC. Ink on linen. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus
Papyrus of Pasherashakhet (detail), Egyptian, about 375–275 BC. Ink on papyrus. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus
Papyrus of Pasherashakhet (detail), Egyptian, about 375–275 BC. Ink on papyrus. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus
Mummy Wrapping of Petosiris, Son of Tetosiris (detail), Egyptian, 332–100 BC. Ink on linen. Getty Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus