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This 1st c. CE gilded cartonnage (mummy case, a mix of linen and gesso) of a woman shows an incredible blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. The gold is traditional Egyptian, linked to the sun's daily rebirth, showing her hope of rebirth in the afterlife. 🏺 1/
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2026-04-02T15:57:11.561Z