Fragment from the head end of a coffin, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, 1916–17, Cedar wood, l. 51 cm (20 1/16 in); w. 25 cm (9 13/16 in), Found in the surface sand around the pyramid of Senwosret I, this board from the head end of a coffin had been thrown out of its original tomb by robbers. The exterior surface is painted yellow, with inscriptions in blue.
Fragment from the head end of a coffin, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, 1916–17, Cedar wood, l. 51 cm (20 1/16 in); w. 25 cm (9 13/16 in), Found in the surface sand around the pyramid of Senwosret I, this board from the head end of a coffin had been thrown out of its original tomb by robbers. The exterior surface is painted yellow, with inscriptions in blue