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Coffin of the Lady of the House Neby
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Beni Hasan, Tomb 294
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length x width x height: 214 x 51.4 x 51.4 cm (84 1/4 x 20 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Beni Hasan Excavations Center
Accession Number04.2058
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionRectangular wooden coffin, with elaborately painted false door and pair of eyes at the head end of the left side. Otherwise, the only decoration is composed of a line of hieroglyphic text around. At the head and foot of the coffin are prayers addressed to Isis and Nephthys. The floorboard is missing.
ProvenanceFrom Beni Hasan, tomb 294. Excavated by John Garstang between 1902 and 1904; 1904, given to the MFA by the Beni Hasan Excavations Center.
(Accession Date: May 27, 1987)
(Accession Date: May 27, 1987)