Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Model papyrus roll

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV
1400–1390 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Thutmose IV (KV43)

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 9.5 cm (1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Theodore M. Davis
Accession Number03.1093
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsModels

DescriptionFaience imitation papyrus scroll, blue glazed. Decorated with bands and hieroglyphs in darker blue. Upper part missing.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Valley of the Kings, tomb of Thutmose IV. 1902: excavated by Theodore M. Davis in the Valley of the Kings; 1903: given to the MFA by Theodore M. Davis.
(Accession Date: May 1, 1903)