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Fragments of inscribed limestone lintel from tomb of Nyre

Nummulitic limestone lintel or horizontal block from top of wall, three fitting fragments, including 40-2-3; five male figures (each standing facing left) in raised relief, vertical line of inscription in sunk relief before each figure; reused as roof of chamber. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_40-1-24
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2435 X, roof of chamber (reused), [originally from G 2435]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 39 cm Length: 126 cm Thickness: 19 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/31/1940
  • Owner
    Nyre (G 2435)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2435

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 1

Ancient People

  • Nyre (G 2435)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 2435. Limestone false door (40-1-25) inscribed for Nyre, identified as [sHD Hst pr-aA stp-sA Xrj-tp st nt nswt sxmx-jb nb=f Hrj-sStA Hs pr-aA] inspector of singing in the Great House, chamberlain(?) in charge of the royal seat, he who delights the heart of his lord, secretary, singer of the Great House; found in situ in G 2435. Fragments of limestone lintel (40-1-24 + 40-2-3) depicting five standing male figures (facing left) with vertical line of inscription before each figure, each one identified as Nyre, identified as [sHD Hst pr-aA Hm-nTr ... Hrj-sStA n nb=f sxmx-jb nb=f] inspector of singing in the Great House, priest of ..., secretary of his lord, he who delights the heart of his lord; found reused as roofing over intrusive burial G 2435 X. Fragments of door jamb (40-1-23 + 40-2-2) depicting Nyre and son(?) (identifying inscription not preserved); found reused in intrusive burial G 2435 X.