396_Abu_S
Container owner
| name | Khamerernebty |
| title | zAt nswt |
| sex | female |
Container properties
| number | AB 213 |
| material | limestone |
| present location | in situ |
| state of preservation | |
| period | OK |
| dynasty | 5 |
| type | qeresu |
| updated typology | |
| shape | rectangular with sharp edges (Reisner type d) |
| lid | yes |
| length | – |
| width | – |
| height | – |
| inscription | no |
| decoration | no |
| inner decoration | no |
| description | limestone sarcophagus with qeresu type of lid; due to lack of space, the handles were unusually placed along the longer sides |
| notes | Two sarcophagi were made for Princess Khamerernebty: first in the Mastaba of Princesses; second in the tomb of her husband Vizier Ptahshepses |
Container findspot
| locality | Central Abusir |
| site | Abusir |
| location | Cemetery of Nobles to the E of the Nyuserre’s pyramid |
| tomb type | mastaba |
| code of tomb | AS 10 |
| material of tomb | limestone |
| dating | 5 (end Niuserre ‒ beginning Djedkare) |
| tomb owner | mastaba of Princesses |
| social position | member of the royal family |
| title |
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