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Fragment of limestone door jamb from tomb of Sedaf Iby

Object register page:

Fragment of limestone wall relief [from door jamb]; traces of red, green, yellow, and blue paint; much decayed. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: 1:5

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-2-1037
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 7523
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 29 cm Length: 49.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/25/1925
  • Owner
    Sedaf Iby (G 7523)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7523

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

People 1

Ancient People

  • Sedaf Iby (G 7523)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 7523. Remains of damaged false door and door jamb (25-2-1037) inscribed for Sedaf Iby, identified as [jmj(-r) prwj xrp wsht] overseer of the Two Houses, director of the broad hall; false door in situ in G 7523. Possibly two different individuals rather than same man with two different names.