Ancient Egyptian wooden hand from Abydos

Wooden human hand, clenched into a fist. Probably from an anthropoid coffin lid. Two holes through hand for attachment, dowel broken off in one. Two samller holes visible on back probably from modern display technique. Surface degraded, but som remains, with an overall white look, possibly paint or plaster.

Ancient Egyptian wooden hand from Abydos

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.87
  • Material: wood
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Object name: wooden hand
  • Dimensions: Length: 135mm , Width: 90mm , Depth: 56mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889