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Fragments of limestone lintel of Kakaiankh

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2435

Nummulitic limestone lintel of [kAkAj-anx], two fitting fragments including 40-2-1; three horiztonal lines of inscription and two seated figures (man and woman) in raised relief; left end of lintel: figures of man and wife seated facing right; reused in W wall of chamber. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_40-2-5
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    [Pit G 2435 X, W wall of chamber (reused)]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 40 cm Length: 107 cm Thickness: 12 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/04/1940 (?)
  • Owner
    Kakaiankh (in G 2435)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2435

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Kakaiankh (in G 2435)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Limestone lintel (two fitting fragments, 40-2-1 + 40-2-5) inscribed for Kakaiankh, identified as [...xntj-S rx nswt] ...palace attendant, royal acquaintance; found reused in intrusive burial G 2435 X.