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What is the Cairo toe?

Question #151951. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Feb 04 2025.
Originally posted Feb 04 2025 9:43 AM.

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The Cairo Toe is a prosthetic toe called a cartonnage held in the British Museum from an Egyptian mummy. This was made of linen and gesso, and they also made them from wood. They are thought to be the world's oldest prosthetics.

link https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/study-reveals-secrets-ancient-cairo-toe-180963783/

link https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA29996
Response last updated by satguru on Feb 04 2025.
Feb 04 2025, 9:49 AM
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