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Fragment of serpentine statuette of seated scribe, [legs and base]; inscribed on lap, knee, and top of base, [preserved inscription on base somewhat uncertain but may read […r-sTAw sHD(?) wabw xnw Htp jr.n…] …Rosetau, inspector(?) of wab priests Khenu, he made(?)…]; badly broken. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-12-562
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Avenue G 3, black debris
  • Material
    Serpentine
  • Dimensions
    Thickness: back to front: 10.5+ cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/28/1925
  • Owner
    Khenu (in Avenue G 3)

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  • Khenu (in Avenue G 3)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Fragment of serpentine seated scribe statue (25-12-562) inscribed for Khenu, identified as (preserved inscription on base somewhat uncertain but may read) […r-sTAw sHD(?) wabw xnw Htp jr.n…] …Rosetau, inspector(?) of wab priests Khenu, he made(?)…; found displaced in Avenue G 3 debris.