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The head of one Egyptian mummy was also on display when I visited, though it was part of a special exhibit and may not be regularly on view.

This head, which was partly unwrapped, was dated to the Middle Kingdom period (though this designation was followed by a question mark on the museum label). What is interesting about the head is the gold leaf decoration that was applied. Though it isn't quite clear in the photos, it is visible under the mummy's eyes (particularly the mummy's left eye) and under the bottom lip. It is unclear whether the gold leaf covered the entire face. Notice the wrappings that still adhere to the top of the mummy's head. No other information about the mummy was given, including how the museum acquired it or what happened to the body.

Source: Personal Account, 3/01

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