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Fragment of faience ushabti of Ankhsekhmet

Object register page:

Middle fragment of faience ushabti [of Ankhsekhmet], Type III 2d; molded, retouched, soft cream-colored paste, light blue glaze, inscription incised down pilaster at back. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-3-54
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Street G 7200 S, debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 6.3+ cm Width: 2.1+ cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 27.2190
  • Date of Register Entry
    03/12/1926
  • Owner
    Ankhsekhmet (in G 7230-7240)
  • Remarks
    This ushabti fragment part of (scattered) set of ushabtis inscribed for Ankhsekhmet, including 26-3-54, 26-3-96, 26-4-35, 26-4-36, 26-4-37, 26-4-44, 26-4-56 (a, b, c), 26-4-60.
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

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, p. 276.

People 1

Ancient People

  • Ankhsekhmet (in G 7230-7240)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Set of ushabtis (complete and fragments: including 26-3-54, 26-3-96, 26-4-35, 26-4-36, 26-4-37, 26-4-44, 26-4-56, 26-4-60) inscribed for Ankhsekhmet; found in G 7230 B and scattered in Street G 7100 and Street G 7200.