This shroud belonged to a lady called Tashay who lived during the Roman period (110-160AD). They show a mixture of Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles. Tashay is shown in Greek dress, but the gods are typically Egyptian. Tashay is brought back to life by Isis, who is shown as a human and as a falcon. 28.5 x 20.5 cm.

Cut shroud fragment showing Tashay revived by Isis, shown both in human form and as a falcon. With hieroglyphs painted scene depicting the mummy of dead woman lying on lion shaped couch, which has canopic jars under it, even though at this date canopic jars would not havebeen used. Her hairstyle dates her to 140-160 AD. Purchased by Wellcome at auction in 1931. See Griffiths, G. Gwyn 1982 Eight Funerary Paintings with Judgement Scenes in Swansea Wellcome Museum. Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 68, 228-252 and C Riggs unpublished PhD thesis and C Riggs unpublished PhD thesis and C. Riggs 2005 'The Beautiful Burial in Roman Egypt. Art Identity and Funerary Religion' Oxford University Press, 218-221.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543600

Title

This shroud belonged to a lady called Tashay who lived during the Roman period (110-160AD). They show a mixture of Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles. Tashay is shown in Greek dress, but the gods are typically Egyptian. Tashay is brought back to life by Isis, who is shown as a human and as a falcon. 28.5 x 20.5 cm.

Object Type

Image

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