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Fragments of a model granary

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)

Medium/Technique Wood, stucco
Dimensions Width x length: 7 x 22.8 cm (2 3/4 x 9 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-26
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionSmall section of a box, covered with a thin coat of yellow stucco with decoration in red
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 2, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.