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Fragments of faience ushabtis of Horemsaef

Five fragments from four faience ushabtis of [GLYPHS] Horemsaef, child of Tadi-iset, Type III 4d (cf. 26-1-30 and 26-1-152, same set); handmade, soft drab paste, glaze uncertain blue (?), details complete, well-cut inscription incised in two panels down front; two fitting fragments making complete ushabti. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-3-38
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Isis temple, pit J, chamber debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 10.6 cm Width: 3.2 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    03/12/1926
  • Owner
    Horemsaef (in Isis Temple)
  • Attested
    Tadi-iset (in Isis Temple)
  • Remarks
    Ushabtis of Horemsaef, child of Tadi-iset, include: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39
  • Problems/Questions
    Problem: provenance: is this pit in room J

Tombs and Monuments 1

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, pp. 272, 278.

People 2

Ancient People

  • Horemsaef (in Isis Temple)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Child (born) of Tadi-iset. Ushabtis (fragments: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39) inscribed for Horemsaef; found scattered in Street G 7000 (south of Isis Temple) and Isis Temple (room E and pit J).

  • Tadi-iset (in Isis Temple)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Mother of Horemsaef. Name appears on ushabtis (fragments: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39) inscribed for Horemsaef; found scattered in Street G 7000 (south of Isis Temple) and Isis Temple (room E and pit J).