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Fragment of a coffin
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length x width: 49 x 10 cm (19 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.815h
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionOne decorated fragment with painted wadjet eye, now attached to 20.1822 (not visible in gallery because outside wall of coffin board is facing the wall).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 20, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.