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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Coffin head
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Coffin head

Artist Unknown
CultureEgyptian
DateDynasty 18, ca.1570-1314 B.C.
MediumWood | Wood carving
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (29.2 x 26.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number69.34.9
Not on view
DescriptionWooden face crudely carved, with a large forehead and big eyes, smiling. The central portion of the wig remains. Four holes are drilled in the surface: one under the middle of the lips, one on each temple right under the hair line, and a last one in the hair - but in a dissymmetric way, contrary to the other three. Traces of black painting.

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