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Fragment of a coffin
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersheh, Tomb 10, pit A, debris
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
36 x 5 cm (14 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.815g
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionOne undecorated fragment
ProvenanceFrom 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.