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    The image shows an ancient Egyptian mummy cartonnage or beaded burial shroud laid flat on a wooden surface, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting this is a recovered cultural artifact. The object features elaborate polychrome decoration including hieroglyphic inscriptions, a broad collar (wesekh), a winged deity figure, and a diamond-pattern beaded net design typical of Late Period or Ptolemaic Egyptian funerary objects. The ICE watermark in the lower right corner indicates this was documented as part of a cultural property investigation or repatriation effort.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    11.30.2016

    Photo by Josh Denmark 

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement           

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repatriated five illegally smuggled ancient artifacts to the government of Egypt, including a mummy hand from the 8th century BCE, at a ceremony Thursday at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington. The return of these ancient artifacts was made possible by “Operation Mummy’s Curse,” an ongoing multi-year investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) targeting an international criminal network that illegally smuggled cultural items from around the world and “Operation Mummy’s Hand,” an HSI operation that seized a genuine artifact misrepresented as a science fiction movie prop.

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    Date Taken: 11.30.2016
    Date Posted: 12.01.2016 15:44
    Photo ID: 3024054
    VIRIN: 161130-O-GP609-216
    Resolution: 6480x4320
    Size: 27.96 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 136
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    The image shows an ancient Egyptian mummy cartonnage or beaded burial shroud laid flat on a wooden surface, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting this is a recovered cultural artifact. The object features elaborate polychrome decoration including hieroglyphic inscriptions, a broad collar (wesekh), a winged deity figure, and a diamond-pattern beaded net design typical of Late Period or Ptolemaic Egyptian funerary objects. The ICE watermark in the lower right corner indicates this was documented as part of a cultural property investigation or repatriation effort.
    The image shows an ancient Egyptian mummy cartonnage or burial shroud panel, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting it was seized as part of a cultural property investigation. The artifact features elaborate painted decorations including a broad collar (wesekh), a winged scarab or deity, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and funerary deity figures arranged in registers. The piece is laid flat on a wooden board with white protective padding on either side.
    Three individuals are carefully handling an ancient Egyptian mummy case/sarcophagus inside what appears to be a gallery or museum space. The artifact is housed in a wooden transport crate and is being unwrapped or inspected, with two workers wearing protective gloves. The image bears the ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark, suggesting this may be related to a cultural property repatriation or seizure operation.
    An ancient Egyptian mummy case (cartonnage or painted wooden coffin) is shown lying in a wooden shipping crate lined with white protective tissue paper. The artifact displays elaborate polychrome decoration including hieroglyphic inscriptions, divine figures, and a painted face mask in gold, black, and earth tones. The image bears a U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE watermark, suggesting this is documentation of a seized or repatriated cultural artifact.
    The image shows an ancient Egyptian painted mummy cartonnage or coffin lid, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), likely as part of a cultural property seizure or repatriation case. The artifact features a gilded face with stylized Egyptian features, elaborate polychrome decorative patterns, and hieroglyphic imagery across the body. The piece is resting on white cloth or padding, suggesting careful handling during documentation.
    An ancient Egyptian painted wooden sarcophagus lid is shown resting in a white tissue-lined wooden crate. The artifact displays polychrome decorations including a human face, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and traditional Egyptian funerary iconography. The image bears a U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE watermark, suggesting this is documentation of a seized or recovered cultural artifact.
    An ancient Egyptian painted wooden sarcophagus lid is shown unwrapped in white tissue paper inside a wooden crate. The artifact bears a human face with a blue-black wig, elaborate polychrome collar decoration, a winged deity figure (likely Nut or Isis) on the chest, and multiple columns of hieroglyphic inscriptions on the lower body. The image is watermarked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) seal, indicating this is an official law enforcement documentation photograph, likely related to artifact seizure or repatriation.
    The image shows a desiccated, mummified human hand resting on white cloth or gauze material. The hand is dark brown to black in color, consistent with ancient mummification processes, and shows visible wrapping remnants or linen bandaging material beneath the desiccated skin. The image bears a U.S. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark, suggesting this is an official law enforcement documentation photograph, likely related to cultural property or antiquities trafficking investigation.
    A U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE agent, wearing a pink/purple glove, is opening a cardboard shipping box containing what appears to be a dark, mummified or desiccated animal specimen wrapped in white tissue paper and brown paper bags. The box interior is lined with black foam padding, suggesting careful transport of a fragile or significant item. The ICE watermark in the lower right corner indicates this is an official law enforcement documentation photograph, likely related to a cultural property or wildlife trafficking investigation.
    An ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) evidence photograph showing a desiccated/mummified human hand resting on white cloth inside a brown paper bag. The hand appears dark brown to black in color, consistent with desiccation or mummification. This appears to be documentation of a seized artifact or human remains, based on the official ICE watermark.
    An ancient Egyptian wooden sarcophagus (coffin) is displayed on a white cloth-covered table, photographed from a side profile angle. The artifact shows significant age-related deterioration including cracking and paint loss, but retains visible painted decorations including Egyptian hieroglyphic figures and symbols in red, green, and black pigments. The image bears an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark, suggesting this is documentation of a recovered or repatriated cultural artifact.
    An ancient Egyptian wooden sarcophagus (coffin lid) is displayed horizontally on a white surface, likely in an official or institutional setting. The artifact shows painted decorations including Egyptian figures and hieroglyphic-style imagery on its side panel. The ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark in the lower right suggests this is a law enforcement documentation photograph, likely related to artifact seizure or repatriation.
    The image shows an ancient Egyptian painted wooden sarcophagus lid resting on a white surface, likely in a law enforcement or customs examination setting. The sarcophagus features a carved human face with a dark blue-black headdress, polychrome decorative collar, winged deity figures, and multiple columns of hieroglyphic inscriptions. The ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark in the lower right corner indicates this is an official documentation photograph, likely related to a cultural property seizure or repatriation case.
    The image shows an ancient Egyptian wooden mummy coffin lid (cartonnage or wooden sarcophagus panel) propped against a white wall. The artifact features a painted human face with a blue-black nemes headdress, elaborate polychrome collar decoration, a winged deity figure on the torso, and multiple columns of hieroglyphic text on the lower portion. The ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark in the lower right corner suggests this is an official documentation photograph, likely related to a cultural property seizure or repatriation case.
    Two individuals are unloading or loading a large wooden crate from the back of a white cargo van using a metal ramp and a wheeled dolly. The scene takes place on an urban sidewalk, with trees, a fence, and buildings visible in the background. A DHS ICE watermark is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
    Two individuals are moving a large wooden crate on a wheeled dolly through what appears to be an institutional atrium or lobby. A cardboard box labeled 'EVIDENCE' sits on top of the crate. The scene is set against a backdrop of a large hanging map of Egypt and the surrounding region, with the ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) logo visible in the bottom right corner.
    An overhead view of an open cardboard box containing a brown paper bag sealed with red official tape forming an X pattern. The inner package bears handwritten markings and is cushioned with foam and tissue paper. The image is watermarked with the ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) logo, indicating this is an official law enforcement evidence or seized item photograph.
    Two workers are handling a long wooden shipping crate or display case in what appears to be a gallery or museum lobby setting. The crate is open and lined with white foam padding, suggesting it contains or will contain a fragile artifact or artwork. The ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) watermark in the corner suggests this may be related to the handling of recovered or repatriated cultural property.
    Two individuals wearing protective gloves are carefully unpacking what appears to be an ancient Egyptian coffin panel or sarcophagus lid from a custom wooden shipping crate lined with white protective material. The artifact displays colorful Egyptian hieroglyphics and decorative motifs on a wooden surface. The image is watermarked with the ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) logo, suggesting this may be a cultural property repatriation or seizure documentation.
    The image shows an ancient Egyptian mummy mask or cartonnage face panel, painted with a stylized human face featuring gilded/golden facial features against a blue-painted background representing a wig or headdress. The artifact is housed in a white cardboard box with foam padding, secured with brown tape, suggesting it is in transit or storage. The image bears a U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE watermark, indicating this is likely documentation of a seized or repatriated cultural artifact.

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