A special viewing of the individual elements of the coffin set of the ‘water pourer on the West of Thebes’, Pakepu. The coffins have recently been the focus of a detailed study into their construction and decoration. Each element will be laid out separately, with members of the research team on hand to answer questions.
Entry will be by timed tickets only. These can be booked in advance through the University of Cambridge online store.
Image: The inner coffin of Pakepu, c.680– 664 BC (detail)
The Coffins of PakepuThe Fitzwilliam Museum Main address:
The Fitzwilliam MuseumWells Fargo CenterTrumpington StreetCB2 1RBCambridge, The Fitzwilliam MuseumWells Fargo CenterTrumpington StreetCB2 1RBCambridge, A special viewing of the individual elements of the coffin set of the ‘water pourer on the West of Thebes’, Pakepu. The coffins have recently been the focus of a detailed study into their construction and decoration. Each element will be laid out separately, with members of the research team on hand to answer questions.
Entry will be by timed tickets only. These can be booked in advance through the University of Cambridge online store.
Image: The inner coffin of Pakepu, c.680– 664 BC (detail) Book tickets