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To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
July 13 - September 7, 2008
Indianapolis Museum of Art
To Live Forever explores the ancient Egyptian belief that death was an enemy that could be beaten through proper preparation. 120 objects, including statuary, coffins, jewelry and vessels, from the Brooklyn Museum's extensive, world-renowned collection tells the story of mummification, the funeral procession and rituals, the contents of the tomb, the final judgment, and the idealized afterlife. See funeral accessories that were used to defeat death and achieve success in the afterlife.
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TALK Deciphering Egyptian Art
Thursday, August 28 / 6:30 pm
DeBoest Lecture Hall
Free
This talk by Dr. Emily Teeter, research associate and Egyptologist at the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute, will help you decipher the forms, meanings and functions of a wide range of Egyptian art.
RETAIL: Sarcophagus with Mummy
Made in Egypt, this resin replica takes the form of a pharaoh's mummified body in decorative ornamentation wrapped in linens and is a welcome addition to any collection. Only $45.
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