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Fragment of a coffin
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersheh, Tomb 10, pit B, debris
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
56 x 9 x 5.5 cm (22 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-709h
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionOne large fragment inscribed with coffin text
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit B. 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.