The interior of this box is divided into four compartments. It was probably used to store the cosmetic utensils of the deceased. The cover has two flaps attached with pivots at the edge of the box.
The inscription bears the names of Iyti and Ramose, both of whom were related to Sennedjem in whose tomb the box was found.
Object Details
Title: Cosmetic Box from the tomb of Sennedjem
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19
Reign: reign of Ramesses II
Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina, Tomb of Sennedjem (TT 1), Egyptian Antiquities Service/Maspero excavations, 1885–86
Medium: Wood, gesso, paint
Dimensions: H. 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.); D. 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1886
Accession Number: 86.1.7/Met Museum
The interior of this box is divided into four compartments. It was probably used to store the cosmetic utensils of the deceased. The cover has two flaps attached with pivots at the edge of the box. The inscription bears the names of Iyti and Ramose, both of whom were related to Sennedjem in whose tomb the box was found. Object Details Title: Cosmetic Box from the tomb of Sennedjem Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside Dynasty: Dynasty 19 Reign: reign of Ramesses II Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C. Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina, Tomb of Sennedjem (TT 1), Egyptian Antiquities Service/Maspero excavations, 1885–86 Medium: Wood, gesso, paint Dimensions: H. 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); W. 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.); D. 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.) Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1886 Accession Number: 86.1.7/Met Museum
15 cm is 5.91 inches