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Fragments of limestone false door of Idu

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 7814

Eight fragments of limestone [false door inscribed for the "sole companion, lector prient, Idu"] (Old Kingdom). Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: ca 1:5

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_31-1-136
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-False Doors
  • Findspot
    Debris E of rock-cut tomb G 7814
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 7 - 38 cm Length: 11 - 38 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/15/1931
  • Owner
    Idu (near G 7814)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7814

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Idu (near G 7814)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Fragments of limestone false door (31-1-136) inscribed for Idu, identified as [smr watj Xrj-Hb] sole companion, lector-priest; found east of G 7814.