This mummy case is distinguished from traditional Egyptian one.
When I saw this the first time, I thought that it could be one of Roman ruler. I was completely wrong.
A portrait panel has been inserted at the head of the case. Obviously, the owner of this coffin might be a Greek people. However, he looks like a Roman people. Moreover, the portrait panel is inserted at the Egyptian style case. I think these are really strange points owing to the fact that absolutely he might be a person in power. If he were not, he could not use this coffin. In the period, Egypt was under Romans rule. I cannot find the trace of owner's nationality without name of owner.
Why was this made like this style?
A mixture of cultural influences
'This mummy represents an excellent example of the merging of cultural influences: a Greek personal name, a Roman-style portrait, together with traditional Egyptian funerary practices.'
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