Egypt Museum

Inet, wife of Iry

This limestone low relief depicts Inet, wife of Iry, in front of four smaller figures who are possibly Inet’s children; three women and boy.
A funerary formula adorns the top of the scene.

Inet, wife of Iry
Inet accompanied by four smaller figures, possibly her children.
Dimensions: 112x51cm
British Museum. EA1170
Inscription transliteration: Deceased : 'Int Husband of 'Int : 'Iry Child of 'Int : 'Intỉ-nḏst Child of 'Int : Ḫptỉ Child of 'Int : Ḫntt-kʒw.s Child of 'Int : Kʒp-nsw
Inscription transliteration: Deceased : ‘Int Husband of ‘Int : ‘Iry Child of ‘Int : ‘Intỉ-nḏst Child of ‘Int : Ḫptỉ Child of ‘Int : Ḫntt-kʒw.s Child of ‘Int : Kʒp-nsw
British Museum. EA1170

Summary:
Limestone funerary relief of Inet, wife of Iry
Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty, c. 2613-2494 B.C.
From Giza.
British Museum. EA1170

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