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Faience ushabtis of Tadihor[...]

Ten inscribed faience ushabtis of same set, varying considerably in size, Type III 2d; handmade, soft pale drab paste, heavily glazed light blue, black lappet and basket, pedestal, pilaster, eight bear following inscription incised down front: [GLYPHS] Tadihor[...](?); all complete, eight unbroken, two in two fitting fragments, heavy glaze peeled off about half of them. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-2-70
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 7060, thieves' break in floor of offering room
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 6.3 - 8.4 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 27.2066–27.2075
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/13/1926
  • Owner
    Tadihor[...] (in G 7060)
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7060

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

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. 278.

People 1

Ancient People

  • Tadihor[...] (in G 7060)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Ushabtis (26-2-70) inscribed for Tadihor[...]; found in G 7060 chapel debris.