funerary objects and tools, including intricately decorated coffins and extracts from the Book of the Dead, reveal beliefs in an everlasting afterlife; while everyday objects, from ceramic vessels to games and lamps, illuminate a range of lived experiences. These objects are framed by reflections on the history of the Leiden museum and insights into contemporary Egyptology, from the latest scientific research and collaborations with Egyptian people, to understanding the reception of this ancient world in Australia.