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Fragments of limestone architrave of Tjetu

Six fragments (four fitting) and two [additional] small [non-fitting] fragments of white limestone architrave of [Tjetu]; [sunk relief inscription includes name Inti; Abdu depicting standing behind Tjetu on one fragment]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_35-9-17
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2338 B, [shaft debris], [possibly originally from G 2343 (= G 5511)]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 48 cm Length: total: ca 150 cm Thickness: 23 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 35.2033.1–35.2033.6
  • Date of Register Entry
    09/12/1935
  • Owner
    Tjetu (in G 2338)
  • Attested
    Abdu (in G 2338)
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2338

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 2

Ancient People

  • Abdu (in G 2338)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Wife ([Hmt=f] his wife) of Tjetu. Appears on fragmentary limestone architrave (35-9-17 = MFA 35.2033) inscribed for Tjetu; found displaced in G 2338 B (possibly originally from G 2343 = G 5511).

  • Tjetu (in G 2338)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Fragmentary limestone architrave (35-9-17 = MFA 35.2033) inscribed for Tjetu, identified as [xrp sH] director of the dining hall; found displaced in G 2338 B (possibly originally from G 2343 = G 5511). Possibly same individual as Tjetu [II] (owner of G 5511).