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Fragments of limestone relief from tomb of Sekhentiuka

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2479, G 2482, G 2473

Two fragments of white limestone [relief, possibly part of architrave or frieze-text], fit 40-3-14a [(inscribed for Sekhentiuka)]; large scale [inscription], incised signs [GLYPHS]. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_40-4-51
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 2473, chapel
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: first fragment: 18 cm; second fragment: 20 cm Width: first fragment: 20 cm; second fragment: 18 cm Thickness: first fragment: 11 cm; second fragment: 11 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/27/1940
  • Owner
    Sekhentiuka (G 2473)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2473

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Sekhentiuka (G 2473)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 2473. False door inscribed for Sekhentiuka, identified as [jmj-r st xntjw-S pr-aA jmj-r Swj pr-aA] overseer of the department of palace attendants of the Great House, overseer of the two weaving shops of the Great House; also appears in chapel relief; in situ in G 2473. Limestone lintel (40-3-25b) inscribed for Sekhentiuka, identified as [jmj-r xntjw-S pr-aA jmj-jb nb=f Hrj-sStA nb=f] overseer of palace attendants of the Great House, he who is in the heart of his lord, secretary of his lord; and fragments of inscription with large scale hieroglyphs, possibly part of architrave or frieze-text (40-3-14a, 40-3-14b, 40-3-14c, 40-3-24, 40-3-25a, 40-4-51); found in debris north of G 2473.