Rishi coffin

Unknown

ca. 1640–1550 B.C. · Wood (ficus sycomorus), stucco, paint · Egyptian Art

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. For other examples of this type, see 12.181.299; 30.3.4a, b–30.3.7a, b.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1640–1550 B.C.

Medium

Wood (ficus sycomorus), stucco, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1912