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Fragment of limestone architrave of Irienre

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2033, G 2032

Greater part of nummulitic limestone architrave of [GLYPHS] Irienre; sunk relief [seated figure facing right and inscription]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_37-10-38
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Debris on top of G 2032, [originally from G 2033]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 29 cm Length: 75 cm Thickness: 25 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    10/20/1937
  • Owner
    Irienre (G 2033)
  • Remarks
    Two architraves (37-10-38, 37-10-43) in different styles and types of relief, both inscribed for Irienre, found in adjoining tombs (G 2032 and G 2033).

Tombs and Monuments 2

  • G 2032

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 2033

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 1

Ancient People

  • Irienre (G 2033)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 2033. Damaged false door inscribed for Irienre; in situ in G 2033. Fragments of limestone architraves (37-10-38, 37-10-43) inscribed for Irienre, identified as [Hrj-sStA n wDa-mdw] secretary of judgements; found in G 2033 and displaced on top of G 2032, originally from G 2033. Limestone architrave (36-3-16) inscribed for Irienre, identified as [sAb jrj-mDAt Hm-kA] juridicial letter carrier, ka-priest; found reused as roofing in G 2004 Y, originally from G 2033. Also appears twice on north false door inscribed for Senenu (owner of G 2032), tablet (presenting offering to Senenu seated at offering table), identified as [jmj-r Hmw-kA] overseer of ka-priests, and lower south jamb, identified as [sAb jrj-mDAt] juridicial letter carrier; false door found displaced in corridor between G 2034 and G 2032.