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Egyptian Antiquities

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Department of Egyptian Antiquities Research Centers

Department of Egyptian Antiquities research center
The center contains documentation for the objects in the department's collections. This includes files on specific works, the Pharaon database, a photographic archive, and books. The center is open to art historians, curators, researchers, and students at master's level and above with a recommendation from their professor.
Location: 2nd floor, Porte des Arts, Pavillon Sully
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 52
E-mail: catherine.bridonneau@louvre.fr and patricia.rigault@louvre.fr

Research center for the Coptic section of the Department of Egyptian Antiquities
The works in the Coptic section trace the history of Egyptian art and civilization from the 4th to the 20th centuries. This center contains material relating to the objects in the collection, as well as comparable pieces in other museums. It also has files, a slide library, offprints, and a library of books and periodicals classified by subject.
Location: 2nd floor, Porte des Arts, Pavillon Sully
Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 51 96
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 20 56 19
E-mail: cecile.jail@louvre.fr


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