Object name: Sycomore fig footboard from a cartonnage coffin
Accession no.: E.GA.2911.1943
Other numbers and markings: “Luxor 24.XII.14” in ink;
“R. G. Gayer-Anderson Loan Collection, 1917” on a paper label;
“GA VI 66” on a paper label;
“2861-1943” in ink.
Dimensions: H 21.2 cm W 31.7 cm D 1.8 cm
Brief description:
A foot panel from a coffin coated on one side with a preparation layer and possible white pigment on to which has been applied the image of an apis bull in black and red pigment. There are six holes in the wood which have been filled with preparation layer fills.
Date: Dynasty 21
Find spot: Said to be from Luxor
Acquisition: Given by R G Gayer-Anderson, 1943 Further acquisition information
Construction, decoration and materials:
Basic info: JD will do
Further information about construction, decoration and materials
Other information
Sycomore fig footboard from a cartonnage coffin (front)
Sycomore fig footboard from a cartonnage coffin (reverse)
