Oriental Institute Egyptian Coffin Conservation Project
This project involves the conservation and redisplay of the First Intermediate coffin of the army commander Ipt-ha-Ishutef (ca. 2181-2055 BC) in the Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago. The paintings on the coffin’s surfaces are flaking and need to be consolidated to prevent further losses. Project Director: Jack Green
| This project involves the conservation and redisplay of the First Intermediate coffin of the army commander Ipt-ha-Ishutef (ca. 2181-2055 BC) in the Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago. The paintings on the coffin’s surfaces are flaking and need to be consolidated to prevent further losses. This will allow for the coffin and its lid to be redisplayed for the first time in nearly two decades. The proposed project also includes the design and manufacture of a support for the lid so that the two elements can be exhibited in the Egyptian Gallery of the Oriental Institute Museum. The coffin and lid will be exhibited in an existing display case. |
Project Details
Location: Chicago, United States of America
Organiser(s):
Oriental Institute Museum
Funder(s):
American Research Center in Egypt-Antiquities Endowment Fund
Funding received: $70,676
Commencement Date: 07/2014
Project Status: Completed
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