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Limestone drum lintel of Teti

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 1162+1172, G 2361, G 2362, G 2371

Limestone drum [lintel]; inscription in raised relief. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: 1:5

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_35-1-18
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Built into wall of pit of [G 1162+1172] B (reused)
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Length: 30 cm Diameter: 12 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/19/1935
  • Owner
    Teti (G 1162+1172)

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  • Teti (G 1162+1172)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 1162+1172. False door inscribed for Teti, identified as [jmj-r qdw rx nswt] overseer of builders, royal acquaintance; in situ in G 1162+1172. Limestone drum lintel (35-1-18) inscribed for Teti, identified as [rx nswt] royal acquaintance; found reused in G 1162+1172 B.