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Limestone obelisk

[One of] two limestone obelisks; crudely dressed, sides slightly convex horizontally and vertically; top broken off but present, no pyramidion. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:10

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-12-210b
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Freestanding stelae and obelisks
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 6052, room a, N end of room in thieves' hole under floor
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 37.5+ cm Width: base: 16 cm Length: base: 19.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/14/1925

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 6052

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1