Mummy case saved by LEGO: a collaborative approach to conservation of an Ancient Egyptian cartonnage

Update: 2014-09-17

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Sophie Rowe, Conservator; Julie Dawson, Senior Assistant Keeper, Conservation, Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, gives a talk at the Understanding Egyptian Collections conference. Disclaimer: All reasonable efforts have been made to identify and contact the coppright holders. If you hold or administer rights for the content published here, please contact us.

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Mummy case saved by LEGO: a collaborative approach to conservation of an Ancient Egyptian cartonnage

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Mummy case saved by LEGO: a collaborative approach to conservation of an Ancient Egyptian cartonnage

Mummy case saved by LEGO: a collaborative approach to conservation of an Ancient Egyptian cartonnage