The Mummy of Tahathor at The Ipswich Museum, Ipswich

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The hieroglyphs etched on the coffin reveal that Lady Tahathor lies within, a woman of immense wealth and power who lived and died in Luxor roughly 2,700 years ago during the 25th or 26th Egyptian Dynasty, a period following Tutankhamun's death by about 600 years. The coffin was transported to England in the mid-19th century, yet not much is known about Lady Tahathor, except that recent X-rays show she succumbed to natural causes at around her mid-twenties. Her teeth were fully intact, but they became loose during transit and can be seen scattered across her chest on the X-ray. Victorian fascination with Ancient Egypt led many to embark on sightseeing tours, including George H. Errington of Colchester, who chartered a boat in 1856 and sailed up the Nile. While exploring Luxor's cemetery, he acquired this mummy for seven sovereigns (approximately £387) before donating it to the Colchester Museum in 1871. This artifact is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, aiming to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. "Scan The World" is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.