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Red granite sarcophagus

Eastern Cemetery: Site: Giza; View: G 7310-7320

Red granite [sarcophagus], [(possibly) of wife of Bauefre]; uninscribed; broken in two, lid fragmented. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_24-12-1206
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Coffins and sarcophagi
  • Findspot
    G 7310-7320: pit G 7310 B (left in chamber, [sarcophagus removed from chamber 1929])
  • Material
    Granite
  • Dimensions
    Height: 106 cm Width: 120 cm Length: originally: ca 250 cm Thickness: lid: 28 cm Depth: 70 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 1988.7.1, 1988.7.2, 1988.7.3
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/29/1924
  • Notes
    deaccessioned by vote of Trustees and given to Museum of Science, Boston (for their rock garden) 1972; returned to MFA December 21, 1987.
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

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