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Alabaster offering plate [(sacred oils tablet)] with eight small holes (cups).
Illustration: Yes

Details

ID
HUMFA_12-11-40
Alternate IDs
12-11-40; HUMFA_12-11-40
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Vessels
Period
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5 ?
Entry Date
11/15/1912
Title
Alabaster sacred oils tablet
Medium
Alabaster
Dimensions
Width: 6.75 cm Length: 12.7 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Pit G 2353 B, [chamber]
Bibliography
Simpson, William Kelly. Mastabas of the Western Cemetery, Part 1: Sekhemka (G 1029); Tjetu I (G 2001); Iasen (G 2196); Penmeru (G 2197); Hagy, Nefertjentet, and Herunefer (G 2352/53); Djaty, Tjetu II, and Nimesti (G 2337X, 2343, 2366). Giza Mastabas 4. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1980, p. 37, pl. LXc.
Problems/Questions
MFA accession number verified

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