A fragment of linen inscribed and illustrated with spells from the Egyptian Book of the Dead once wrapped the mummified body of Petosiris, son of Tetosiris. Curatorial assistant Judith Barr and Egyptologist Heba Abd el Gawad discuss how such bandages were removed from tombs and collected in the 19th century. Fragments like this one are now found all over the world, compelling us to examine how we treat mummified ancient Egyptians today.
Art Break: “Unwrapping” the Book of the Dead at the Getty
Mummy Wrapping of Petosiris, Son of Tetosiris (detail), 332–100 BCE, Egyptian. Ink on linen. Getty Museum, 83.AI.47.1.1. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Kraus
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