Coffins of Kharushere
This elaborate set of nested coffins was excavated by Gaston Maspero in 1885. The complete set includes the outer coffin (86.1.31a, b), intermediate coffin (86.1.32a, b), innermost coffin (86.1.33a, b), and cartonnage case (86.1.34).
The mummified body of Kharushere (86.1.35), who held the office of Doorkeeper of the House of Amun, was found inside the cartonnage case. His parents were the Doorkeeper of the House of Amun, Bes, and the Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun, Tanetheretib.
The mummified body of Kharushere (86.1.35), who held the office of Doorkeeper of the House of Amun, was found inside the cartonnage case. His parents were the Doorkeeper of the House of Amun, Bes, and the Mistress of the House and Chantress of Amun, Tanetheretib.
Artwork Details
- Title: Coffins of Kharushere
- Period: Third Intermediate Period
- Dynasty: Dynasty 22
- Date: ca. 750–720 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Egyptian Antiquities Service/Maspero excavations, February 1885
- Medium: Wood, cartonnage, paint, linen, human remains
- Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1886
- Object Number: 86.1.31–.34-related
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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