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Limestone drum lintel of Khuienkhufu

Western Cemetery: Site: Giza; View: G 2409, G 2419, G 2407

Inscribed white limestone drum [lintel] of [wab nswt xwfw-xnjj], [the royal wab-priest Khuienkhufu]; raised [relief inscription]; (left in situ, [replaced on corridor door]). Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_40-1-16
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Columns and pillars
  • Findspot
    Found lying in corridor between G 2409 and G 2419, probably from entrance to that corridor [leading to chapel of G 2407]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/01/1940
  • Owner
    Khuienkhufu (G 2407)

Tombs and Monuments 3

  • G 2407

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 2409

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 2419

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

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).