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Faience ushabti of Gemhapi

One faience ushabti, Type III 2d; molded, retouched, pale blue glaze almost green now, metal and wooden hoes, basket on left shoulder, back lappet, text incised before baking with somewhat blunt point and in places very obscure [GLYPHS], owner's name may be [gmHw-Hapy] Gemho-hepu, mother's name may be Mehti-hasut [mHtj-HAswt], pilaster and pedestal. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-11-54
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 6020 (= Lepsius 16), serdab, late debris
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 14 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/21/1925
  • Owner
    Gemhapi (in G 6020)
  • Attested
    Mehtihasut (in G 6020)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 6020

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 2

Ancient People

  • Gemhapi (in G 6020)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Child (born) of Mehtihasut. Ushabti (25-11-54) inscribed for Gemhapi; found in G 6020, serdab, late period debris.

  • Mehtihasut (in G 6020)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Mother of Gemhapi. Name appears on ushabti (25-11-54) inscribed for Gemhapi; found in G 6020, serdab, late period debris.