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Maintaining a connection with the dead in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/mantaining-a-connection-with-the-dead-in-ancient-egypt/In ancient Egypt the dead the living maintained a connection to the dead through a mortuary chapel and offerings.
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Tombs in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/tombs-in-ancient-egypt/In ancient Egypt a tomb, if built and designed properly, had the power to restore life and give immortality to the dead owner. Tomb architecture was complex and its art in the form of painting, sculpture and script gives a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.
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The Sculptor in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-sculptor-in-ancient-egypt/Stone sculptures created by ancient Egyptian craftsmen are some of the most impressive and informative remnants of the ancient world. Sculptors had an important role in ancient Egypt as they carved substitute bodies for the tomb, small funerary statuettes and tombstones.
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Daha Ata Sanniya Masks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/daha-ata-sanniya-masks/Ancient dance ritual in Sinhalese culture of Sri Lanka.
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Chimu Pottery from Cayalti, Peru
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chimu-pottery-from-cayalti-peru/In 1910 the Australian Museum purchased 54 Peruvian pots from Mr Thomas Colston.
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The Light of Immortality
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/the-light-of-immortality/Symbolism of faience in ancient Egypt.
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Chinese Scroll Painting H533
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/chinese-scroll-painting-h533/Buddhist devotion in image and words.
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Middle Kingdom
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/middle-kingdom/Universal importance of Chinese Culture.
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3D Model of Chinese Statue
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/chinese/3d-chinese-statue/A gilded Chinese statue in 3D
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