Chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479–1473 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes
Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord; H. 20 7/8 in. (53 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1936 (36.3.152)
Technical Glossary
Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes
Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord; H. 20 7/8 in. (53 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1936 (36.3.152)
Skillfully carved and finished, Hatnofer's chair is a fine example of Egyptian woodworking. The various elements were assembled with mortise-and-tenon joinery, with pegs to hold the tenons in place. Pegs also fasten the braces to the back and seat. The joins were reinforced with a resinous glue.
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Related Index Terms
Material and Technique
- • Wood, Furniture
- • Wood, Furniture, Africa (including Egypt)
- • Wood, Boxwood
- • Wood, Ebony
- • Wood, Exotic woods
