survey marker

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This is a stone survey marker. We do not know where it was found. Survey marker stones were a vital part of the tax system of ancient Egypt. To assess…

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funerary cone

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This is a funerary cone made for Nebu. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. Over a long period, it was fashionable to place clay funerary cones,…

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funerary cone Ramose

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This is a funerary cone made for Ramose. It is from Tomb 132 at Thebes. Over a long period, it was fashionable to place clay funerary cones, about 300 of…

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This is a funerary cone made for Ramose. It is from Tomb 132 at Thebes. Over a long period, it was fashionable to place clay funerary cones, about 300 of…

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funerary cone Ramose

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This is a funerary cone made for Ramose. It is from Tomb 132 at Thebes. Over a long period, it was fashionable to place clay funerary cones, about 300 of…

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Thary

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This is a fragment from the funeral chapel of Tjari, chief of police. It is from the funeral chapel of Tjari, in Giza. Tjari was a civil servant, rich enough…

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Prince Idu tablet

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This is a tablet naming the civil servant Idu. It is from the mastaba tomb of Idu II at Dendara. Idu, like many civil servants, held several posts. He may…

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ivory clappers

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These are ivory clappers or castanets. They are from Grave Y39 in Deir Rifa. Ivory clappers were used as a musical instrument. Music was an important part of festivals and…

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