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Five fragments from four faience ushabtis of [GLYPHS] Horemsaef, child of Tadi-iset, Type III 4d (cf. 26-1-30 and 26-1-152, same set); handmade, soft drab paste, glaze uncertain blue (?), details complete, well-cut inscription incised in two panels down front; two fitting fragments making complete ushabti.
Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

ID
HUMFA_26-3-38
Alternate IDs
26-3-38; HUMFA_26-3-38
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Tomb equipment-Ushabtis and ushabti boxes
Entry Date
03/12/1926
Title
Fragments of faience ushabtis of Horemsaef
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 10.6 cm Width: 3.2 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Isis temple, pit J, chamber debris
Bibliography
Zivie-Coche, Christiane M. Giza Au Premier Millenaire: Autour du temple d'Isis dame des pyramides. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1991, pp. 272, 278.
Remarks
Ushabtis of Horemsaef, child of Tadi-iset, include: 26-1-30, 26-1-152, 26-3-38, 26-3-39
Problems/Questions
Problem: provenance: is this pit in room J

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