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Faience ushabtis

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 7450

Three faience ushabtis (cf. 27-4-1071, same type); very well made by same hand, fine hard paste, thick blue glaze, beard, rope, and basket plain (unmarked by incised lines); glazing marks show that figures were glazed resting on left side in rows. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_27-4-1072
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7450 X II, debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 1) 11.1 cm; 2) 11 cm; 3) 11.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston accession number
    MFAB_29.1821
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston accession number
    MFAB_29.1822
  • Cairo Temporary Register number
    EMC_TR_3.4.30.6
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFAB_29.1821, 29.1822; EMC_TR_3.4.30.6
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/15/1927 through 04/21/1927
  • Notes
    HUMFA_27-4-1072: (1) EMC_TR_3.4.30.6, (2) = MFAB_29.1821, (3) = MFAB_29.1822
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7450

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery