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Limestone offering basin of Tjetji

Small white limestone offering basin [inscribed: "A gift which the king gives to Anubis, that she might be buried in the necropolis [...], the revered one (fem.) Tjetji." And "It is her father [...Spss nswt?] the overseer of builders Nikare who made (it) for her"]; incised inscription. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_38-2-13
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Offering tables and basins
  • Findspot
    Pit G 6027 A, shaft
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 5.5 cm Width: 9.2 cm Length: 15 cm Diameter: 2.2 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/24/1938
  • Attested
    Nikare (in G 6027)
  • Owner
    Tjetji (in G 6027)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 6027

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 2

Ancient People

  • Nikare (in G 6027)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Father of Tjetji. Limestone offering basin (38-2-13) inscribed: A gift which the king gives to Anubis, that she might be buried in the necropolis [...], the revered one (fem.) Tjetji. It is her father [...Spss nswt?] overseer of builders Nikare who made (it) for her; found displaced in G 6027 A.

  • Tjetji (in G 6027)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Limestone offering basin (38-2-13) inscribed: A gift which the king gives to Anubis, that she might be buried in the necropolis [...], the revered one (fem.) Tjetji. It is her father [...Spss nswt?] overseer of builders Nikare who made (it) for her; found displaced in G 6027 A.