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Limestone doorjamb: E.5.1909

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Limestone doorjamb

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Description

Fragment, re-used, with king nursed by Hathor on first side, inscription of Tha-aset-imu on second side. Originally from a tomb and reused in the palace of Apries. The deceased, who appears on both sides, was named Tha-ast-n-imu.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 14 cm
Length: 126 cm
Width: 34 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by British School of Archaeology in Egypt

Dating

30th Dynasty
Late Period
Reign of Nectanebo I D30 LP
-0380 - -0343

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: iry-pat HAty-a sDAwty bity smr waty imy iz wHmw nsw zS a [nswt] n (r) xft-Hr s TAi-Ast-n-im.w Dd.f ir.n(.i) n.k (imy-r) rwt n nsw bity Xnmw-ib-ra mAa xrw aH-ms-zA-nt r nw ir.n.k n(.k) Hr sDm imAx.k m hAw.k smnx.n(.i) qd.k smAw.n(.i)
  • Location: Front
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.5.1909
Primary reference Number: 51003
Oldadmincategory: SS

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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