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Fragments of limestone relief from tomb of Kawab

Object register page:

Five fragments of limestone [relief] with incised lines. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:4

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_24-12-856
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Street G 7100, mastaba G 7110-7120: G 7120, in front of chapel
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: largest fragment: 7.8 cm Width: largest fragment: 28.4 cm Thickness: largest fragment: 17.2 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/24/1924
  • Owner
    Kawab (G 7110-7120)

Tombs and Monuments 2

People 1

Ancient People

  • Kawab (G 7110-7120)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 7120, along with Hetepheres [II] (original owner of G 7110). Son of Khufu and Meretites [I]. Appears in chapel relief in tomb of his daughter Meresankh III (owner of G 7530-7540), main room (east wall), identified as [jrj-pat sA nswt smsw n Xt=f Xrj-Hb Hrj-tp xrp jAwt nTrt aA dwAw] hereditary prince, king's eldest son of his body, chief lector-priest, director of divine offices, assistant of (the god) Duau; in situ in G 7530-7540). Also mentioned in tomb of his steward Khemetnu (owner of G 5210).