Cairo
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Biscuit

Biscuit

Mummy case
Mummy case; mummy

Mummy case

Mummy case

Coffin
Coffin cover; mummy case

Mummy case

Earring

Harvest offering; lucky charm
Mummified human remains
Mummified human remains; cartonnage (mummy case)
Mummified human remains
Coffin; coffin cover
Mummified human remains
Tambourine
Mummy case; mummy

Mummy case
Mummy case
Mummy; mummy case

Pipe bowl (pipes (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)); hookah
Mummified human remains
Mummified human remains
Coffin; coffin cover

Charm
Water container (food service)
Collection Information
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