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 |
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