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Four sides of a small box
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht), chamber
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
a) 24 x 9.3 cm
b) 23 x 7.6 cm
c) 20.2 x 9.2 cm
b) 23 x 7.6 cm
c) 20.2 x 9.2 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-586
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionFour sides of a small box (or boxes), upper curved edges decorated in red
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 11, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.