Rishi coffin, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC

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Rishi coffin, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, north side, Burial , 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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