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Fragments of limestone relief from tomb of Meretites

Fragment of limestone wall relief [and two additional fragments (a and b) of same]; [raised relief]. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_29-7-29
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 7650 a, chapel
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 10 cm Width: 11 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 37.2637, 37.2638, 37.2639
  • Date of Register Entry
    07/16/1929
  • Owner
    Meretites (G 7650)
  • Remarks
    Two additional fragments not included in original list of fragments registered under this number (do not appear in original object register entry). 29-7-29 = MFA 37.2637, 29-7-29a = MFA 37.2638, 29-7-29b = MFA 37.2639.
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

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].