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Limestone drum lintel of Rensu

Limestone [drum lintel]; [inscribed, [rx nswt jmj-r Hm-kA rnsw] "royal acquaintance, overseer of ka-priests" Rensu]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-5-49
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7640 A, reused in roofing chamber
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 25 cm Length: 95 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    06/10/1925
  • Owner
    Rensu (in G 7640)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7640

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

People 1

Ancient People

  • Rensu (in G 7640)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Limestone drum lintel (25-5-49) inscribed for Rensu, identified as [rx nswt jmj-r Hm-kA] royal acquaintance, overseer of ka-priests; found reused as chamber roofing in G 7640 A.