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Loincloth of Maiherpra

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III
1479–1425 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, rock above tomb KV 36

Medium/Technique Oil tanned goat skin, cut work, flax seaming thread
Dimensions Height x width: 85 x 89 cm (33 7/16 x 35 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Theodore M. Davis
Accession Number03.1035
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Valley of the Kings. 1902: Theodore M. Davis excavations in the Valley of the Kings, found with a second loincloth in a small wooden box (MFA 03.1036a-b) in the hollow of a rock over tomb KV 36 (Maiherpra) by Howard Carter; 1903: given to the MFA by Theodore M. Davis.
(Accession Date: May 6, 1903)