Rishi coffin
ca. 1640–1504 B.C.
Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Discovered in a tomb cut into the courtyard of a larger Middle Kingdom monument, this is an interesting example of a rishi (feathered) coffin. As is the case on most coffins of this type, the crudely-carved and painted face of the deceased is shown framed by the striped nemes headcloth, in this case with short feathers shown covering the top. Around the neck is painted a broad collar with falcon-head terminals; a vulture, its wings outstretched, protects the chest. Covering the body are feathers of various sizes, representing a bird's body, tail,, and wing feathers.
Title: Rishi coffin
Period: Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 17–early Dynasty 18
Date: ca. 1640–1504 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 62, tomb no. 64, Burial 10, Carnarvon Excavations 1907–1914
Medium: Sycomore wood, stucco, paint
Dimensions: L. 218 cm (85 13/16 in); H. 51 cm (20 1/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of the Earl of Carnarvon, 1914
Accession Number: 14.10.1a, b
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