Late 19th century showcase containing eight fragments of the 18 lid of the sarcophagus of Seti I, acquired by Soane with the sarcophagus in 1824.
Calcite (a form of alabaster) with blue-grey infill, some of which relates to experiments aimed at recreating the original 'Egyptian blue' infill conducted in the late 19th century under the direction of Joseph Bonomi. The fragments are set into plaster.
Museum number: X73.A
Not on display