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Lid of a canopic box of Djehutynakht
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 - early Dynasty
2010–1961 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)
Medium/Technique
Cedar
Dimensions
Width x height: 51.5 x 53.5 cm (20 1/4 x 21 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.422
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Canopics and canopic boxes
DescriptionThree fragments forming the lid of the box, bearing traces of inscriptions giving the name and titles of Djehutynakht.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, tomb of Djehutynakht, tomb 10, shaft A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 1915; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1921)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1921)