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Obelisk of Ihy

Object(s) photograph:

Miniature obelisk with vertical inscription for Ihy. (See also 14-11-158 (= MFAB_21.958)

Details

  • ID
    BÄM_1146
  • Department
    Ägyptisches Museum, Berlin/Neues Museum
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Freestanding stelae and obelisks
  • Findspot
    G 5330
  • Material
    limestone
  • Dimensions
    64 cm
  • Credit Line
    Berlin Ägyptisches Museum
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
  • Owner
    Ihy (G 5330)
  • Object owned by
    Ägyptisches Museum, Berlin
  • Remarks
    RELATED SITES: G 5330; RELATED CONSTITUENTS: Ihy (G 5330)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 5330

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Ihy (G 5330)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 5330. False door inscribed for Ihy, identified as [Xrj-tp nswt jmj-r wpwt] royal chamberlain, overseer of commissions; in situ in G 5330. Two obelisks inscribed for Ihy (Berlin 1146, 14-11-158 = MFA 21.958); one found to left of false door (removed by Lepsius), other found in G 5221 chapel debris (behind G 5330).

Institutions 1