Gable–topped chest and linens

Unknown

ca. 1492–1473 B.C. · Whitewashed wood; linen · Egyptian Art

This whitewashed chest was one of three found in Hatnefer's tomb. Two of the chests, including this one, were probably made especially for this burial. They were filled with linen sheets of various qualities and weaves. Shown here with the chest are a shirt of fine linen; a sheet of superfine weave, probably used as an outer garment; and a sheet of coarser weave more than seventeen yards long, which may have served as a mattress. After it was packed with linen, the chest was tied shut with a piece of linen cord that was secured with a mud seal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1492–1473 B.C.

Medium

Whitewashed wood; linen

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1936