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Inscribed alabaster sacred oils tablet

Inscribed clear alabaster [seven sacred oils tablet]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-2-19
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tools & Equipment-Cosmetic and Medical
  • Findspot
    Pit G 4733 E, chamber, N of coffin
  • Material
    Alabaster
  • Dimensions
    Height: 2.2 cm Length: 19.5 cm Diameter: 9.1 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 24.599
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/28/1914
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 4733

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 3

Full Bibliography

  • D'Auria, Sue, Peter Lacovara, and Catharine H. Roehrig. Mummies & Magic: The Funerary Arts of Ancient Egypt. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1988, pp. 81-82, cat. 12.