Egyptian Wood Sarcophagus Post of the Priest Horudja, Son of Iahtefnakht, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.

carved in sunk relief with a single column of inscription translating "...of Iahtefnakht (the moon is his strength), born of the Lady of the House, Khââytiretbinet".

Chakib Slitine, Paris, 1975

Good and as shown; note vertical checks in the wood, old scratches and abrasions, and small missing area on right side.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Elements from the coffin of “the priest (sameref) Horudja, son of Iahtefnakht and born to the lady Khââytiretbinet,” were sold at Drouot in Paris in 1977; the lot comprised the lid, made of several planks originally doweled together (including the present one), and both long sides, all engraved with inscriptions. The following lot in the present catalogue, one of the four corner posts, was sold separately and privately.

For related quadrangular coffins from the necropolis of Abusir el-Meleq see O. Rubensohn and F. Knatz, “Bericht über die Ausgrabungen bei Abusir el Malaq im Jahre 1903,” Zeitschrift für ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde, vol. 41, 1904, pp. 4f., Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auktion 49. Werke ägyptischer Kunst, June 27th, 1974, no. 99, and G. Vittmann, in Göttinger Miszellen, vol. 42, 1981, pp. 81-86.