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n Egyptian mummy in its sarcophagus displayed at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois
Short Termn Egyptian mummy in its sarcophagus displayed at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. The mummy is wrapped in linen bandages secured with crossed straps. The sarcophagus is elaborately decorated with hieroglyphs and painted scenes. Two additional sarcophagi are visible in the background, indicating that the display includes multiple mummies. A placard next to the sarcophagus identifies the mummy as dating back to the 21st Dynasty, Third Intermediate Period (1080 B.C.-712 B.C.). The museum environment is modern, with the sarcophagus contained behind glass for preservation and display.
