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Faience ushabti of Ankh-hor

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Faience ushabti [of Ankh-hor] (cf. 25-1-1129), [Type III 2d, (probably Ptolemaic as such names were then quite usual)] (part of group of 10+ ushabtis including 24-11-68, 24-11-825, 25-1-1129 through 25-1-1141); [molded in half mold, not retouched, hard-baked drab paste], [dark blue glaze (decomposed to deep brownish green, also stained with organic matter), face rounded, beard long but not curled, no basket on back although cord visible going over left shoulder, inscription incised with sharp tool, back pilaster poorly cut and shallow, no true base]; [group of 10+ consists of 15 non-fitting fragments, some of which may belong together]. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-1-1130
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Street G 7400, S [of] mastaba G 7410-7420: G 7410
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 7.6 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/24/1925
  • Owner
    Ankh-hor (in G 7600 V)
  • Remarks
    Possibly part of group of 15+ ushabtis including 25-1-993, 25-1-994, 25-1-1081, and 25-1-808.
  • Problems/Questions
    Problem: included by Zivie-Coche among ushabtis of Ankh-hor child of Tadiuserpahap

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Full Bibliography

  • Zivie-Coche, Christiane M. Giza Au Premier Millenaire: Autour du temple d'Isis dame des pyramides. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1991, p. 276.

People 1

Ancient People

  • Ankh-hor (in G 7600 V)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Child (born) of Tadiuserpahapi. Scattered set of ushabtis inscribed for Ahkh-hor attributed to burial in G 7600 V. Scattered set of ushabtis inscribed for Ankh-hor originally found in Street G 7000 and Street G 7400 almost certainly belong to the same individual.