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Block of limestone relief from tomb of Meretites

[Block] of limestone wall relief; lower part of two standing figures [facing right]. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:4

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_29-7-19
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Wall painting
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 7650 a, chapel
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 19 cm Width: 44 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    07/16/1929
  • Owner
    Meretites (G 7650)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7650

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

People 1

Ancient People

  • Meretites (G 7650)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner (with husband Akhethetep) of G 7650. Identified as [sAt nswt n Xt=f Hm-nTr xwfw Hm-nTr HwtHr Hm-nTr Nt] king's daughter of his body, priestess of Khufu, priestess of Hathor, priestess of Neith. Parents are probably Khufu and Meretites [I].