Rishi coffin of the Lady Rini, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes

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Rishi coffin of the Lady Rini, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 46/3, Courtyard, north side, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, Wood (ficus sycomorus), stucco, paint, paraffin, 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. This example is very similar to 12

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