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Drum lintel of Khetu

Limestone drum lintel inscribed for the "royal acquaintance, overseer of the treasury" Khetu.

Details

  • ID
    UPM_E13539
  • Department
    University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    G 3094, debris of offering room
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    H 15 x L 38.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
  • Clarence Stanley Fisher excavation number
    CSF_exc_G31
  • Minor Cemetery at Giza publication number
    37
  • Object Ownership Information
    In the collection of: University of Pennsylvania Museum (UPMAA)
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
  • Owner
    Khetu (G 3094)
  • Object owned by
    University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 3094

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 15

Full Bibliography

  • Fisher, Clarence S. The Minor Cemetery at Giza. Philadelphia: University Museum, 1924, pp. 55, 154, pl. 50.3.

People 1

Ancient People

  • Khetu (G 3094)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner(?) of G 3094. Limestone drum lintel (UPM_E13539) inscribed for Khetu, identified as [rx nswt jmj-r pr-HD] royal acquaintance, overseer of the treasury; found in debris of G 3094 offering room.

Institutions 1