Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History



  • 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)

    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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    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)


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