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Fragment of faience ushabti of Shebensenut

Object register page:

Lower fragment (breast down) of faience ushabti [of Shebensenut] (cf. 26-1-32); incised inscription in two columns down back, no dividing line, possibly inscription incised down front, quite illegible. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-1-363
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    [Street G 7000], debris W of mastaba G 7130-7140: G 7140, S of Isis temple, room M
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 4.9+ cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/09/1926
  • Owner
    Shebensenut (in Isis Temple)
  • Remarks
    This ushabti fragment part of (scattered) set of ushabtis inscribed for Shebensenut, including: 26-1-32, 26-1-208, 26-1-210 (?), 26-1-253, 26-1-322, 26-1-325, 26-1-363, 26-1-1231

Tombs and Monuments 3

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. 271, 278.

People 1

Ancient People

  • Shebensenut (in Isis Temple)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Ushabtis (fragments: 26-1-32, 26-1-208, 26-1-210, 26-1-253, 26-1-322, 26-1-325, 26-1-363, 26-1-1231) inscribed for Shebensenut, son of the "priest of Isis mistress [of ...]", identified as [jrj-pat HAtj-a rx nswt stj mw] hereditary prince, count, royal acquaintance, libationer(?); found widely scattered in Street G 7000, Avenue G 4, and Isis Temple (room K and pit F).