Ancient Egyptian wooden cat-shaped mummy box

Ancient Egyptian wooden cat-shaped mummy box

This is an ancient Egyptian wooden cat-shaped coffin (or cat-shaped mummy box). In ancient Egypt, cats were seen as incarnations of the gods, especially associated with the goddess Bastet. This hollow wooden sculpture is specially designed to hold the coffin of a cat mummy. X-ray examination confirmed that many of these sculptures contained a complete cat mummy inside. Cats were mummified and placed in elaborate coffins, usually as offerings to the temple, intended to serve as messengers between humans and the divine world through the animal's soul.
Ancient Egyptian Ibis (mummy)

Ancient Egyptian Ibis (mummy)

This is an ancient Egyptian crested ibis, and such artifacts were very common in ancient Egypt, especially in the late ancient Egypt (c. 664-332 BC) and the Ptolemaic period. The ibis is the symbol of the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom, writing and the moon, Toth. The body (torso) is usually made of wood, and the head, neck and legs are usually cast in bronze and then inserted into the wooden torso. The torso section is often hollow and may contain embalmed ibis mummies.
Mummy Osiris in a Silver Mask

Mummy Osiris in a Silver Mask

"Maize mummy Osiris with silver mask" is a unique sacrificial object in ancient Egypt. These mummies are usually made using corn cobs or corn kernels, symbolizing harvest and rebirth. During the production process, the ancient Egyptians decorated the corn cobs in a mummy-like shape, wrapped them in linen, and then put a silver mask on the head to represent Osiris (Osiris), the god of the underworld in Egyptian mythology. Osiris played an important role in ancient Egyptian religion, where he was considered the patron saint of the dead and a symbol of resurrection. By making such corn mummies, the ancient Egyptians hoped to pray for a good harvest and the continuation of life.
Shabuti Coffin (First Half)

Shabuti Coffin (First Half)

It is a container used for funerals in ancient Egypt, specifically designed to hold Shabuti figurines, which are small wooden or ceramic figurines representing the servants of the deceased in the afterlife. The design inspiration comes from Osiris, the god of resurrection and afterlife in ancient Egypt, usually presented in the form of a mummy. The surface usually features exquisite paintings and pictographic inscriptions, taken from the Book of the Dead, to protect and guide the souls of the deceased. The shape and decoration vary by period and region, but they are usually humanoid or rectangular, sometimes with arched lids. Not only is it a part of funeral customs, but it is also a concrete manifestation of ancient Egyptians' concept of the afterlife.
One of the coffins of Senechem in ancient Egypt

One of the coffins of Senechem in ancient Egypt

Senechem was a bricklayer who lived during the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. In 1886, this coffin was discovered in the tomb of Deir al Medina in Egypt. It is housed in the Egyptian Museum.
Coffin of Pharaoh Ramses II of ancient Egypt

Coffin of Pharaoh Ramses II of ancient Egypt

Ramses II was a pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, who ruled from 1279 BC to 1213 BC. This coffin was found in Tomb DB320 of the Royal Mummy Library, where the remains of Ramses II's mummy were discovered. Now this coffin is hidden in the Egyptian Museum.
Egyptian Pharaoh Coffin 3D Model

Egyptian Pharaoh Coffin 3D Model