Egyptian Artca. 2649–2465 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Box Coffin and Rope |
| Medium | Wood (tamarisk), pigment, fiber |
| Dimensions | L. 87 cm (34 1/4 in); W. 54 cm (21 1/4 in); W. 59 cm (23 1/4 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2649–2465 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Egyptian Research Account and British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1912 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 3–4 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2649 BC – 2465 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Fayum Entrance Area |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 3–4 era
B
ca. 2686–2494 B.C.Bowl
LC
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Linen Cloth
B
ca. 2649–2465 B.C.Ball
B
ca. 2649–2465 B.C.Ball
J
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Jar
JW
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Jar with flat base
JW
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Jar with pointed base and intact seal
LJ
ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Large jar
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551049