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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

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)