Egyptian Museum: Carlo Grassi Collection

Why go

The value here lies in the change of scale within the museum. A named collection of smaller antiquities invites close comparison rather than a distant view of monumental sculpture. Placing it alongside the other Egyptian rooms also shows that the museum’s story is assembled from different collections and kinds of object.

What to look for

• The ibis statuette combines bronze head, tail and feet with a gilded wooden body.
• The collection includes an urn made for the mummy of a cat.
• An inscription above the door recalls the room’s inauguration.

Useful to know

• Allow close-looking time here if the large sculptures have dominated your visit.

Your next visit

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