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Fragments of faience ushabtis

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 7520, G 7524

Twenty-seven foot ends (bases) of crudely made faience ushabtis, one end fragment much larger than others (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm); soft reddish brown paste, green or blue-green glaze; colors practically gone. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_27-2-387
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7520 X, debris of room I
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Length: .5 - 3 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 27.2188
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/23/1927
  • Owner
    Ptahhetep (in G 7520)
  • Remarks
    One foot end fragment accessioned as MFA 27.2188 (= 27-2-393 top + 27-2-387 bottom); this fragment belongs with ushabtis inscribed for Ptahhetep.
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7520

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

People 1

Ancient People

  • Ptahhetep (in G 7520)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Ushabtis (complete and fragments: 27-2-393, 27-2-394, and one fragment from 27-2-387) inscribed for Ptahhetep; found in G 7520 X I debris.