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Fragment of limestone statue of Shepeniset

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: Isis Temple

Fragment of limestone statue, seated female figure, lower portion (waist down); hands on knees palms down, incised inscriptions on panel down front of gown, in two columns on each side of throne, and in one panel on either side of feet on base; left front of base broken off. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-1-237
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Isis temple, room S
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 32.7+ cm Width: 14.3 cm Length: back to front: 25.3+ cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/07/1926
  • Owner
    Shepeniset (in Isis Temple)

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Full Bibliography

  • Zivie-Coche, Christiane M. Giza Au Premier Millenaire: Autour du temple d'Isis dame des pyramides. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1991, pp. 116-118, pls. 22-23.

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Ancient People

  • Shepeniset (in Isis Temple)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Mother of Harbes. Named in inscription on north wall of Isis temple, room A (=chapel of Harbes). Fragment (lower part) of limestone seated statue (26-1-237) inscribed for Shepeniset; found in Isis temple, room S.