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Fragments of red granite sarcophagus of Khufukhaf I

Eastern Cemetery: Site: Giza; View: G 7130-7140

Fragments of red granite sarcophagus; plain, without handles, decoration, or inscription. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:10

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_36-10-37
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Coffins and sarcophagi
  • Findspot
    G 7130-7140: pit G 7130 B
  • Material
    Granite
  • Dimensions
    Height: 92 cm Width: 86 cm Length: 226 cm Thickness: 13.5 cm; 18.5 cm; 24 cm; lid: 13.5 cm, 15.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    10/28/1936
  • Owner
    Khufukhaf [I] (G 7130-7140)
  • Remarks
    lid: .2840 cbm; coffin: 1.7881-.7375 = 1.0505 cbm; weight coffin: 2.31 to 2.84 tons + weight lid: .61 to .75 tons = 2.92 to 3.59 tons

Tombs and Monuments 1

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 2

Full Bibliography

  • Simpson, William Kelly. The Mastabas of Kawab, Khafkhufu I and II. Giza Mastabas 3. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1978, p. 19, fig. 22.

People 1

Ancient People