Summary

Other Details: This medal was issued by Museum Victoria to publicize its Egyptian mummy, Tjeby. Tjeby was an Egyptian who lived on the east bank of the Nile about 4,000 years ago. He worked as an official in the government, and was approximately 5'10" tall, a little above average for the ancient Egyptian male. He suffered from bad teeth, which severely worn and with signs of many abscesses. At the age of 35-40 he died, of unknown cause. After death he was placed on his back, his arms outstretched, and his head turned to the east. He was wrapped in bandages, which were then infused with resin. A funeral mask and clay wig were placed on him. Eyes were painted on the outside of his coffin so he could see to the outside world, observe the activities of the living, take part in burial offerings and watch the sun rise each day, which represented the god Osiris, and resurrection. Tjeby was buried at a place called Naga ed-Deir, in a modest tomb with another man named Tjeby, probably his son, or brother. Tjeby's grave was uncovered in 1923. His mummy was acquired by Museum Victoria.

Obverse Description

TJEBY/LONG MAY HE LIVE Tjeby, bare head, facing l.

Reverse Description

MUSEUM OF VICTORIA/1984/TJEBY/AN EGYPTIAN OFFICIAL/OF THE/MIDDLE KINGDOM/ BURIED NACA ED-DEIR/C.2000 B.C.

Edge Description

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