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Fragment of limestone relief from tomb of Kawab

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 7110-7120

Fragment of limestone wall relief; [joins 24-12-1109c]. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_24-12-1126
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Street G 7100, mastaba G 7110-7120: G 7120, above chapel, [originally from chamber b]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 35 cm Length: 42 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/27/1924
  • Owner
    Kawab (G 7110-7120)
  • Remarks
    Related fragments: 24-12-989a + 24-12-1109c + 24-12-1126.

Tombs and Monuments 2

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 1

Full Bibliography

  • Simpson, William Kelly. The Mastabas of Kawab, Khafkhufu I and II. Giza Mastabas 3. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1978, p. 3, pl. VIb, fig. 11f.

    Smith, William Stevenson. "The Origin of Some Unidentified Old Kingdom Reliefs." American Journal of Archaeology 46 (1942), fig. 11.

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).