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Fragment of khekher frieze

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 19B

Medium/Technique Wood, faience
Dimensions Legacy dimension: Length: .139
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.479
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionFragment of wood inlaid with blue faience.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 19B. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.