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Sunday, January 11, 1925 (continued)

(8) G 7102 (continued)
At the southeast angle of courtyard, and at the southwest angle (the bases both resting on the floor) are two small obelisks, each about 52 cm high. One obelisk in each corner. Width of obelisk 16 cm; pyramidion is 13 cm high. A plan of the courtyard, at this stage, is as under:

[ILLUSTRATION]

The debris has not yet been removed from the chamber, as the photography has not yet been completed.
Under the stela in the west wall of the chamber is a figure of the head and shoulders of the deceased [Idu], cut in the rock.

(9) G 7111
G 7111 D: Pit finished. There is a single chamber at the west, which is blocked at its entrance with stones, limestone has been removed by thieves. The block has been planned and awaits photography.

(10) G 7112
G 7112 A: The block to this chamber was removed today, but before we enter the chamber it will be photographed. Just inside, to the south, is a very much decayed box with a mud seal - inscribed! There appears to be a decayed body in the sarcophagus which is cut out of gebel which has a faience necklace.

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ID
HUMFA_Vol.12.p.163
Alternate IDs
Vol.12.p.163; HUMFA_Vol.12.p.163
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
01/11/1925
Title
Vol.12.p.163
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 3

Photos 1

Ancient People 1

Modern People 1