The splendors of ancient Egypt through thirty-five centuries arrive at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts in this landmark exhibition. Drawn from the prestigious collection of The British Museum, this eagerly awaited exhibition showcases 144 treasures illustrating every aspect of ancient Egyptian culture. More

The exhibition is organized by the American Federation of Arts and The British Museum.

This exhibition and its national tour are made possible by Ford Motor Company.

Ford has provided additional support for this local presentation.

Local support has been provided by Target, Marshall Field's Project Imagine and Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.

Additional support has been provided by the Benefactors Circle of the AFA.

Promotional support provided by KARE-11 and Star Tribune.

Mummy Mask of Satdjehuty
Provenance unknown
New Kingdom, early Eighteenth Dynasty (ca.1500 B.C.)
Cartonnage, painted and gilded, Height 13 in.
EA 29770, acquired in 1880, purchased at Morten & Sons from the sale of the collection of Samuel Hull
©Trustees of The British Museum, Courtesy AFA