Egyptian Woodworking Chair

Antique Egyptian Woodworking Chair Chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479–1473 B.C. Egyptia...

Antique Egyptian Woodworking Chair

Chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut,
ca. 1479–1473 B.C.

Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes

Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord (53 cm)

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Skillfully carved and finished Egyptian Woodworking Hatnofer's chair is a fine example of Egyptian woodworking. The various elements were assembled with mortise-and-tenon joinery, with pegs to hold the tenons in place. Pegs also fasten the braces to the back and seat. The joins were reinforced with a resinous glue.