Mummy Coffin of Pedusiri, Late Dynastic (712–323 BC) or Early Greco-Roman (323 BC–AD 395) Period, 500/250 BC
Plastered, polychromed, and gilded wood
84 × 30 3/4 × 13 3/4 in. (213.36 × 78.11 × 34.93 cm)
Purchase M1967.20
Photo credit: Michael Tropea
Explore Egyptian Art Through the Mummy Coffin of Pedusiri
This dynamic classroom resource offers an engaging way to explore Egyptian art through the Coffin of Pedusiri.
Teacher Note: Mummy Coffin of Pedusiri
What’s Included:
- A gallery map to help students locate the artwork
- Thought-provoking discussion starters
- A brief history of the artwork
- Artist biography
- Context on when, how, and why the work was created
- Cross-curricular ideas for integrating the painting into lessons across subjects such as art, science, and social studies
- A glossary of key vocabulary and additional resources
Ideal for educators looking to foster observation, critical thinking, and historical connections in the classroom.