Gregorian Egyptian MuseumLeft and right: Sarcophagus of DjedmutThebes; EgyptBeginning of Dynasty XXII (945-900 B.C.)Painted woodThe sarcophagus belongs to Djedmut; singer of the god Amon-Ra of Karnak; and dates from the beginning of Dynasty XXII.The sarcophagus of Djedmut falls within the category of so-called "yellow coffins"; characterised by a decoration on a yellow background; a symbol of eternal regeneration; and a patina of translucent varnish of vegetable origin on the surface.inv. 25008Room dedicated to the burial customs of ancient Egypt.Polychrome wooden sarcophagus dating from the Third Intermediate Period. The Egyptians paid particular attention to the construction and decoration of the tomb; considering it to be the "house of eternity" where the deceased would be regenerated and where everything that may have been necessary for a serene afterlife was preservedVatican Museums (Gregorian Egyptian Museum) 2018