Block of sunk relief inscription mentioning the dog Abutiu

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2188

Block of sunk relief inscription mentioning the dog named Abutiu. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

ID

EMC_JE_67573
Department

Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Classification

Architectural elements-Relief
Findspot

Pit G 2188 Y, outside chamber
Material

Limestone
Dimensions

Width: 28.5 cm Length: 55 cm Thickness: 23 cm
Credit Line

Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts excavation number

HUMFA_35-10-22
Cairo Special Register number

EMC_SR_2/14869
Object Ownership Information

In the collection of: Egyptian Museum, Cairo (EMC_JE_67573)
Period

Old Kingdom
Date of Register Entry

10/17/1935
Object owned by

Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Owner

Abutiu (in G 2188)
Problems/Questions

Cairo JE number verified

G 2188
- Site Name Western Cemetery

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- ID: EMC_JE_67573

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Egyptian Museum, Cairo
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