Introduction: To Live Forever - IMA

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Indianapolis Museum of Art - IMA

Introduction: To Live Forever

To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum

July 13 - September 7, 2008
Indianapolis Museum of Art

To Live Forever explores the ancient Egyptian belief that death was an enemy that could be beaten through proper preparation. 120 objects, including statuary, coffins, jewelry and vessels, from the Brooklyn Museum's extensive, world-renowned collection tells the story of mummification, the funeral procession and rituals, the contents of the tomb, the final judgment, and the idealized afterlife. See funeral accessories that were used to defeat death and achieve success in the afterlife.

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