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Limestone lintel of Khuienkhufu

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2407

White limestone [lintel] of Khuienkhufu (Khufu-khi); fine relief; broken in two pieces. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_36-4-56
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2407 D
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 42 cm Length: 85 + 72 cm Thickness: 34 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 36.2988a, 36.2988b
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/20/1936
  • Owner
    Khuienkhufu (G 2407)
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2407

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Khuienkhufu (G 2407)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Probable owner of G 2407. Limestone standing statue (36-4-53 = MFA 37.638) inscribed for Khuienkhufu, identified as [sHD xntjw-S] inspector of palace attendants; limestone lintel (36-4-56 = MFA 36.2988a + MFA 36.2988b) inscribed for Khuienkhufu (written Khykhufu), identified as [rx nswt sHD xntjw-S sHD xntjw-S wab Hrj-sStA Hm-nTr] royal acquaintance, inspector of palace attendants (written twice), wab-priest, secretary, priest; both found displaced in G 2407 D. Limestone drum lintel (40-1-16) inscribed for Khuienkhufu (written Khenykhufu), identified as [wab nswt] royal wab-priest; found in corridor between G 2409 and G 2419 (probably from over entrance to corridor between those mastabas leading to chapel of G 2407).