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Face of a coffin

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D 115

Medium/Technique Wood
Dimensions Height x width: 25 x 15.5 cm (9 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7434
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionThis face component to a wooden coffin depicts the head of a man. The wood is plastered and painted. Painted decoration is indicated by traces of light red and blue on the face and red, blue and black on the headdress.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb D 115. 1901: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund. (Accession Date: August 1, 1901)