Fragment of funerary mask
This fragment of gold leaf comes from a funerary mask inscribed with an offering formula on behalf of the Mistress of the House, Seneb. Masks of cartonnage became common by the beginning of the Middle Kingdom, and continued to be used throughout this era.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of funerary mask
- Period: Late Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12, late –13, early
- Date: ca. 1850–1775 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, tomb of Senwosretankh, Pit 29, chamber A, MMA excavations, 1932–33
- Medium: Gold leaf
- Dimensions: Frame: H. 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); W. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1933
- Object Number: 33.1.64
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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