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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Face from a Coffin
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Egyptian Art

Face from a Coffin

CultureEgyptian
PeriodThird Intermediate Period
Date1076-723 BCE
MediumWood
Credit LineGift of Joseph A. Lewis, II and Sofi Lewis
Dimensions8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (20.3 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
Object number2008.063.002
Exhibition HistoryGE Presents: The Mystery of the Albany Mummies, Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, New York, September 21, 2013 - June 8, 2014
ProvenanceAlleged to be ex coll Dover Museum and Philosophical Institute, Dover, England, donated by Mrs. Bainbridge-Smith, 1894. Alleged to be ex coll John Heel, South Norwood, England, purchased from Dover Museum and Philosophical Institute, 1951. Allegedly, thence by descent. Ex coll. Joseph Lewis, United States, purchased from John Adrews [Antiqus 2000 Ancient Art], Rookley, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, November 22, 2006. Ex coll. Terry Zuwa, Canada. Ex coll. Joseph Lewis, United States.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art