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Gable–topped chest and linens

New Kingdom
ca. 1492–1473 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 116
This whitewashed chest was one of three found in Hatnefer's tomb. Two of the chests, including this one, were probably made especially for this burial. They were filled with linen sheets of various qualities and weaves. Shown here with the chest are a shirt of fine linen; a sheet of superfine weave, probably used as an outer garment; and a sheet of coarser weave more than seventeen yards long, which may have served as a mattress. After it was packed with linen, the chest was tied shut with a piece of linen cord that was secured with a mud seal.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gable–topped chest and linens
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early
  • Reign: reign of Thutmose II–Early Joint reign
  • Date: ca. 1492–1473 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), MMA excavations, 1935–36
  • Medium: Whitewashed wood; linen
  • Dimensions: H. of chest: 44 cm (17 5/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1936
  • Object Number: 36.3.56,.54,.111,.140-related
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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