Grave goods of the Tomb of the Unknown

Tomb of the Unknown. The picture, taken in the large caves of the camp, shortly after discovery, shows in the foreground; a large coffin (S.13964), with the ropes used to transport it. In the background, other sarcophagi in the same tomb. Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. The picture, taken in the large caves of the camp shortly after discovery, shows the coffin (S.13965) on the left which housed the mummy of the deceased. This coffin was placed inside the larger wooden one (S.13964). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: two chests with lids (S.13986 [the larger one] and S.13985); an alabaster dish (S.14040); a stone bowl (S.14039); a wooden headrest (S.14041) and a pair of leather sandals (S.14043). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: two chests with lids (S.13986 [the larger one] and S.13985); an alabaster dish (S.14040); a stone bowl (S.13970); a wooden headrest (S.14042) and 2 pairs of leather sandals (S.14045 and S.14044). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: a chest with a lid (S.13986); a stone bowl (S.14039); a terracotta vase with a mud cap (S.13996) and a pair of leather sandals (S.14043). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: a model boat (S.14047) with oars and a pole (S.14048); five loaves of bread (S.14051,2,3,4,5); two terracotta bowls (S.13995 and S.13992) and a strip of rolled up cloth (S.14050). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: a ewer and basin in terracotta (S.13990 basin, S.13991 ewer), a terracotta vase with a mud cap (S.13997) and two terracotta bowls (S.13992 and S.13994). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: a ewer and basin in terracotta (S.13957) ​​); two different vases with spouts (S.13956 and S.13955); and a vase with lime remains (S.13959). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: four series’ of miniature clay vases with lids (S.14003,4,8,29); a vase containing clay lids (S.13960); and an alabaster ointment jar (S.14038). Schiaparelli excavations.

Tomb of the Unknown. Before being packed for transport, the objects were inventoried and photographed, often grouped together. Visible in the picture: three clay vases modelled by hand (S.13988,9,98); and a vase with an undefinable substance inside (S.13987). Schiaparelli excavations.