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Face from coffin
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–24
1070–700 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Height x width: 12.7 x 11.9 cm (5 x 4 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4734
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Masks
DescriptionThis wooden face is a component of an anthropoid coffin. It is carved of yellow-brown wood. The eyebrows are painted black, as are outlines around the eyes. The eyes themselves are fashioned of black and white inlays. There is some chipping in the nose, lips, and chin.
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)