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Upper part of a coffin lid
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C., or later
Medium/Technique
Wood, cartonnage, milky quartz, onyx, and bronze
Dimensions
Height x width x depth:78 x 32 x 15 cm (30 11/16 x 12 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kathryn L. Maxson in memory of her father, Richard E.S. Maxson
Accession Number1988.6
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionThe face is dark green, with inlaid eyes of polished limestone. The blue wig is bordered in yellow with red hatching. An elaborate double collar, painted red, yellow, black, blue, and green, covers the chest. Body painted white to indicate linen wrappings.
ProvenanceBy 1988: Kathryn L. Maxson, Sherborn, Mass. (said to have been collected by her father, Richard E. S. Maxson, in Egypt many years ago); 1988: given to the MFA by Kathryn L. Maxson.