Mastaba of Iteti. In addition to the false-door (S.01843), the Italian Archaeological Mission also found a frieze with birds (S.01851), here still visible in situ on the left side of the photograph. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, false-door (S.01843). Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, view of the façade. In the background, the pyramid of Cheops. On the facade the false door (S.01843) and the frieze with birds (S.01851) are notable, still visible here in situ. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of iteti, view of the facade. Schiaparelli excavations.
Exterior of the mastaba of Iteti, right side of the facade. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, east facade (from original label). Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, detail of the wall on the west side. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, annexed buildings seen from above near the entrance stele (from original label). Schiaparelli excavations.
View of other brick mastabas north of Iteti's tomb (from original label). Schiaparelli excavations.
Wall paintings from mastaba G 7391, of Iteti. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, side view of the façade, entrance and false-door decorated with inscriptions. In one of the blocks to the left of the false door, a depiction of painted birds (S.01852) can also be glimpsed. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavation photograph of the official Iteti’s mastaba tomb. The photograph shows the two great pyramids in the background, that of Khufu on the right, and Khafre on the left. The image is unfortunately a bit light at the edges, preventing a complete understanding of the image. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, side view of the façade. In the background, the pyramid of Khufu. The photograph is very similar to E00305, although there are some details on the edges (left and right) that indicate the difference between the two shots. The image is very light and therefore can’t be read perfectly. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavation photograph of the area where the mastaba tomb of the official Iteti is located. The photograph shows the pyramid of Khufu in the background, together with two of the satellite pyramids. In this shot, the excavation has not yet uncovered the front of the mastaba; several workmen can be seen at work, with most likely Evaristo Breccia in the centre, directing the job at hand. The borders of the image are a bit light. Schiaparelli excavations.
Mastaba of Iteti, the false door and the bird paintings (S.01851 and S.01852) on the blocks of the mastaba wall are visible. In the background, part of the pyramids of Khufu (right) and Khafra (left) can be seen. Schiaparelli excavations.
Entrance to the Mastaba of Iteti (G 7391), excavated in the eastern necropolis in 1903 by the Italian Archaeological Mission. Schiaparelli excavations 1903.