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Fragments of faience ushabtis of Horemsaef

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Six fragments of five or six faience ushabtis of [GLYPHS] Horemsaef, child of Tadi-iset, Type III 4d (cf. 26-3-38, but smaller in size); molded, back blade-dressed, soft pale drab paste, light blue glaze, line of back lappet incised and basket roughly indicated by horizontal incised lines, inscription incised down front in two panels, details not so clear, no true pilaster; one fragment is complete ushabti except for front of base. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-3-39
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Isis temple, pit J, chamber debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 8.8 cm Width: 2.55 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    03/12/1926
  • Owner
    Horemsaef (in Isis Temple)
  • Attested
    Tadi-iset (in Isis Temple)
  • Remarks
    Ushabtis of Horemsaef, child of Tadi-iset, include: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39
  • Problems/Questions
    Problem: provenance: is this pit in room J

Tombs and Monuments 1

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. 272, 278.

People 2

Ancient People

  • Horemsaef (in Isis Temple)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Child (born) of Tadi-iset. Ushabtis (fragments: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39) inscribed for Horemsaef; found scattered in Street G 7000 (south of Isis Temple) and Isis Temple (room E and pit J).

  • Tadi-iset (in Isis Temple)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Mother of Horemsaef. Name appears on ushabtis (fragments: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39) inscribed for Horemsaef; found scattered in Street G 7000 (south of Isis Temple) and Isis Temple (room E and pit J).