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In The Legendary Apartment Of John Lennon And Yoko Ono, An Egyptian Sarcophagus Contrasted With The Purity Of The White Salon, Revealing A Surprising Secret
In the heart of New York, one of the city’s most iconic apartments held a secret as unusual as it was symbolic: an Egyptian sarcophagus. In 1973, John Lennon and Yoko Ono bought apartment 72 in the Dakota Building. Years later, Lennon would be assassinated right at the entrance of the building.
With 450 square meters and a view of Central Park, the residence became a space for contemplation for the couple. The most striking room was the so-called White Salon, entirely decorated by Yoko.
The environment followed the minimalist Japanese shibui aesthetic, with all elements in white. At the center was a white Steinway piano — the same one used by Lennon in the Imagine music video.
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But amid the serenity of the salon, one object stood out: a 3,000-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus, preserved in an acrylic box on a white pedestal.
According to Elliot Mintz, a radio host and close friend of the couple, the artifact was the last mummy authorized to leave Egypt before the government banned the export of relics. The story is recounted in the book John, Yoko and Me, published by Sextante Publishing.
Mintz recalls that he suggested taking an X-ray of the piece. There might be jewels or gold hidden inside. Yoko’s response was direct: “The most valuable thing there is the magic of the mummy“.
The couple was known for their fascination with art and spirituality. Yoko Ono has one of the largest private art collections in the world. Among the works are eight paintings by René Magritte, as well as pieces by Fernand Léger, Tamara de Lempicka, and prints by Andy Warhol.
In the apartment, every choice reflected this mystical and artistic universe. But none compared to the Egyptian sarcophagus — the ultimate symbol of the union between past, art, and silence.
In the center of the White Salon, the object remained untouched. An ancient piece guarded not for its material value, but for its hidden meaning. And it stayed there, until the end of Lennon’s days.
With information from Aventuras na História.
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