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Wednesday, January 26, 1938 (continued)

(3) G 2042c
G 2042c F: Removed the coffin lid. Rubble and traces of mud bound from the lid. Body, head on north, above it silt deposited with rain. Left for photo.

G 2042c H: Removed the body from the chamber. The body is drawn but not photographed. The chamber is very narrow. Drawing.

[ILLUSTRATION]

(4) West of G 2110
West of this mastaba, in the street between it and G 2051. Search for new mastabas and shafts in that place. Sand, limestone debris, rubble, potsherds and dirty debris. Exposed some shafts not numbered yet.

On east side of mastaba G 2051 two crude brick niches. In front of the southern niche we found an inscribed offering basin incised. Left for photo.

Thursday, January 27, 1938

Work on
(1) G 2051
(2) G 2110

(1) G 2051
Removed the inscribed offering basin [inscribed for Tjenti] [38-1-23] to the camp. Sketch of the inscription on the stone.

[ILLUSTRATION/GLYPHS]

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.31.p.604
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_Vol.31.p.604; Vol.31.p.604
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
01/26/1938; 01/27/1938
Title
Vol.31.p.604
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 3

Photos 1

Ancient People 1

Modern People 2

Published Documents 2