Hypocephalus Biscuit of Resin
Object type: Hypocephalus biscuit, resin
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Amenemhat I, early
Date: ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Medium: Resin
Dimensions: Diam. 2.5 cm (1 in); th. 1.5 cm (5/8 in)
Geography: From    Egypt Upper Egypt, Thebes Southern Asasif
Locale: Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102)
Locus: beside headrest
Excavation: MMA excavations, 1920
Credit line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920
Accession year: 1920
Tags: Food