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Beard from a coffin or mask
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–24
1070–700 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Width x length: 5.4 x 21.5 cm (2 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4797
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionThis wooden beard was part of the face on an anthropoid coffin or mummy mask/case. The tab for attachment is visible at the top. It has been carved with intricate plaiting with incised striations and has a curled end. It has been painted black. Both the top and bottom show cracks in the wood.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way. (Accession date: June 28, 1872)