The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC

In a 1915 excavation, archaeologists from the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition discovered the entrance to a tomb at the picturesque site of Deir el-Bersha in Egypt. Inside, the MFA team found the largest burial assemblage of the Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC) ever discovered. The tomb, designated Tomb 10A, was filled with the funerary equipment of a local governor by the name of Djehutynakht and his wife, also named Djehutynakht. The tomb contained four beautifully painted coffins, one of which, the famous "Bersha coffin" (the outer coffin of the governor), is arguably the finest painted coffin Egypt produced and a masterpiece of panel painting. The contents of the Djehutynakhts’ tomb were awarded to the MFA by the Egyptian government and transported to Boston in 1920.

"The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC" introduces visitors to the concepts of the afterlife in the Middle Kingdom by taking a journey through the remarkable tomb of the Djehutynakhts and its many objects. It also offers an opportunity to gain insight into the fascinating era in which the couple lived by viewing sculptures, jewelry, furniture and other objects representing the high officials of their time.

The exhibition is sponsored by Bank of America.
The exhibition is supported by The Calderwood Charitable Foundation.
Additional support for the exhibition is provided by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.


Sunday, October 18, 2009 - Sunday, June 27, 2010
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The Secrets of Tomb 10A : Egypt 2000 BC
Hardcover
Secrets of Tomb 10A:
Egypt 2000 BC Softcover Catalogue
Head of King Tutankhamen Sculpture
Egyptian Cat (Bastet) Sculpture
Relief of Akhenaten as a Sphinx
Eye of Horus Art Tile
Hieroglyphics Tile
Egyptian Cat Art Tile
Cartouche Cufflinks
Green Coffin Detail Tie
Blue Coffin Detail Tie
Lady of Neby Scarf
Green Eye of Horus Scarf
Red Eye of Horus Scarf
Blue Eye of Horus Scarf
Natural Eye of Horus Scarf
Egyptian Pattern Small Coin Purse
Egyptian Pattern Large Coin Purse
Egyptian Pattern Eyeglass Case
Lapis, Red and Green Aventurine Necklace
Green Aventurine Earrings
Lapis Tube Necklace
Lapis Tube Earrings
Egyptian Collar Necklace
Egyptian Triple Strand Bracelet
Egyptian Triple Strand Earrings
Egyptian Single Strand Necklace
Life, Health, Prosperity Necklace
Eye of Horus Necklace
Eye of Horus Earrings
Seba Star Necklace
Turquoise and Carnelian Lotus Bracelet
Red and Black Ellipse Necklace
Black Vintage Glass Necklace with Snake Clasp
Carnelian Scarab Pin
Egypt To Live Forever Note Card Folio
Egyptian Stories Note Cards
Egyptian Hieroglyphic Alphabet Mousemat
3-D Egyptian Pyramid Puzzle
3-D Egyptian Mysteries of the Pyramid Puzzle
MFA Pharoahs Art Cube
Egyptian Animals Art Cube
Ancient Egypt Playing Cards
The Art of Ancient Egypt Collectibles Playing Cards
Mystic Egyptian Dig and Play
Amazing Mummy Kit
Ancient Pyramid Kit
Egyptian Memory Game
Egyptian Tut Bender
Egyptian Queen Doll
Egyptian God Anubis Doll
MFA Highlights
Arts of Ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphs from A to Z: A Rhyming Book with Ancient Egyptian Stencils for Kids
World Architecture - Egypt
SPECIAL EDITION
Black Logo Egypt Recyclable Tote
Egyptian Tomb Medium Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Egyptian Hieroglyphics Embossed Wooden Block Set
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