Rishi coffin, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, north side, Burial 46.1, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911–12, Wood (ficus sycomorus), stucco, paint, l. 190 cm (74 13/16 in); w. 50 cm (19 11/16 in); h. 50 cm (19 11/16 in), Rishi coffins like this one are characterized by the feather pattern painted on their lids and by their wedge-shaped faces. They are unique to Thebes in Dynasty 17 and early Dynasty 18.
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Rishi coffin, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca, 1640–1550 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, north side, Burial 46.1, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911–12, Wood, ficus sycomorus, stucco, paint, l, 190 cm, 74 13/16, w, 50, 19 11/16, h, coffins, characterized, feather pattern, painted, lids, wedge-shaped faces, unique, early Dynasty, 18
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