Opening of the Mouth Papyrus & Plaques

Compare papyrus paintings and wall plaques depicting the Opening of the Mouth ceremony. These pieces share a specific ritual scene across different sizes and materials. Use the individual images and dimensions to choose a composition for your wall.

About Opening of the Mouth

The Opening of the Mouth ceremony ritually restored the ability to breathe, speak, see and receive nourishment. Performed for the dead and for sacred images, it used specialized tools, gestures and spoken words to enable renewed participation in life.

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