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Limestone drum lintel of Perniankh

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Limestone drum lintel of Perniankh.

Details

  • ID
    UPM_E15990
  • Department
    University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Perniankh
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    H 21.5 x L 104 cm
  • Credit Line
    University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
  • Owner
    Perniankh (Perniankh)
  • Object owned by
    University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
  • Notes
    From excavations of William Flinders Petrie.

Full Bibliography

  • Petrie, Gizeh and Rifeh, p. 9; pl. 7A.

People 1

Ancient People

  • Perniankh (Perniankh)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of Perniankh (unnumbered rock-cut tomb). Drum lintel with offering text (UPM E 15990) inscribed for Perniankh, identified as [sqd wjA jrj xt n pr-HD rx nswt] rower of the bark, administrator of the treasury, royal acquaintance; originally over entrance to tomb of Perniankh, found by W.M.F. Petrie (see Petrie, Gizeh and Rifeh, pp. 8-9, pl. VIIa).

Institutions 1