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Fragment of limestone relief from tomb of Neferherenptah

[One of] two [fitting] fragments of white limestone relief; [b) part of name of Neferherenptah and portion of figure of offering bearer]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_37-7-21b
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 4341, [originally from G 4311]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 18 cm Width: 13 cm Thickness: 13 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Date of Register Entry
    07/19/1937
  • Owner
    Neferherenptah (G 4311)
  • Remarks
    Provenance may have been incorrectly recorded in original OR entry; these two fragments may have actually been found in G 4311; see diary Vol.30.p.496: Monday, July 19, 1937, 1) G 4311 ... found in chapel debris – two inscribed limestone fragments (in relief).

Tombs and Monuments 2

  • G 4311

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 4341

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Neferherenptah (G 4311)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 4311. North and south false doors inscribed for Neferherenptah, identified as [sAb smsw hAjt rx nswt jrj-mDAt Hrj-sStA sbA nswt] judge and elder of the hall, royal acquaintance, letter carrier, secretary, royal instructor; also appears in chapel relief (including displaced fragments 37-7-21a + 37-7-21b); all but displaced fragments in situ in G 4311.