Egyptian
LASM houses one of the southern United States' few permanent displays dedicated to ancient Egypt. The Ancient Egypt Gallery's simulated rock-cut Ptolemaic-era tomb is home to a 2,300-year-old mummy. Other displays include ancient Egyptian artifacts, a timeline, maps, and information about the religious and burial customs of the ancient Egyptians. Renovated in 2007, the gallery’s all-new interpretive text, including updated information about the mummy, was provided by Egyptologists and other scholars.
Below is a sampling of Egypt-related items available in The Museum Store at LASM. If you are interested in purchasing any of the items below, please call (225) 344-5272, ext. 118, for assistance, or visit us during regular museum hours.
Hunefer and His Book of the Dead
Item # 8500
This colorful children's book follows an ancient Egyptian, Hunefer (“Mr Happy-Day”), on his
magical journey to the afterlife, as shown in the beautiful papyrus that was buried with him. For
ages 7–11, the book helps children understand what Egyptians thought about religion, life, and
death in a very simple, accessible, and visual way. Ideal for children studying ancient Egypt at
school.
$12.50
Book of the Dead Mug
Item # 8496
Elegant square-shaped porcelain mug features scenes from Hunefer and His Book of the Dead.
$16.95
Egyptian Double Puzzle
Item # 8481
This is the 2-sided puzzle in the 3-sided box! Fifty double-sided pieces create an 11” x 15” puzzle.
One side is the Golden Sarcophagus of the Pharoah Tutankhamun; the reverse side is Nefertari
brought before the god Re-Horakhty by Horus, from the tomb of Nefertari.
$11.25
