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Fragments of limestone architrave from tomb of Rudj

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5 of 7 • Block from fragmentary architrave with sunk relief inscription of Rudj, showing three standing figures of deceased and several titles, including "overseer of all works of the king" [jmj-r kAt nb(t) nt nswt] found SE of G 2360 (in debris), in angle between G 2361 and G 2362, originally from G 2362: 12-10-37 (face "a" = MFA 13.4334a)
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Block from fragmentary architrave with sunk relief inscription of [GLYPHS] Rudj, showing three standing figures of deceased and several titles, including "overseer of all works of the king" [jmj-r kAt nb(t) nt nswt], found SE of G 2360 (in debris), in angle between G 2361 and G 2362, originally from G 2362: 12-10-37 (face "a" = MFA 13.4334a)
Two fitting fragments of block from fragmentary architrave with sunk relief inscription of Rudj (horizontal lines of inscription, including names Nemtetites and Neferkhenit, and portion of name Ikauhormerut, and row of standing figures in bottom register, several identified as Satmeret, Ahi, Iri, Senetites), found in angle between G 2361 and G 2362, originally from G 2362: 12-10-37 (face "b" = MFA 13.4334b + MFA 13.4334c)
One of two fitting fragments of block from fragmentary architrave with sunk relief inscription of Rudj (horizontal lines of inscription, including name Nemtetites, and row of standing figures in bottom register, several identified as Satmeret, Ahi, Iri), found in angle between G 2361 and G 2362, originally from G 2362: 12-10-37 (face "b" = MFA 13.4334c)
Block from fragmentary architrave with sunk relief inscription of Rudj, showing three standing figures of deceased and several titles, including "overseer of all works of the king" [jmj-r kAt nb(t) nt nswt] found SE of G 2360 (in debris), in angle between G 2361 and G 2362, originally from G 2362: 12-10-37 (face "a" = MFA 13.4334a)
Fragments of relief and inscription: left, top row: [G 2382, originally from G 2381] 13-1-545 (= MFA 13.4335, part of frieze of standing figures of Nekhebu), [G 2382, attributed to G 2381] 13-1-558f (= MFA 13.5998.5, offering tables and jars); left, bottom row: [originally from G 2381] 13-1-558h (= MFA 13.4348.1), [originally from G ____] 13-1-558gg.2, [originally from G 2381] 13-1-558l (= MFA 13.5936.1), [originally from G 2381] 13-1-557 (= MFA 13.5831.11, inscribed architrave); right: [originally from G 2362] 12-10-37 (narrow end of block from fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj, from face "b" = MFA 13.4334c, forming part of face "a")
Cemetery G 2300: limestone blocks from displaced fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (12-10-37 = MFA 13.4334) in situ in angle between G 2361 and G 2362, originally from G 2362, looking W

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2362

Long inscription of [GLYPHS] Rudj on two [blocks] of limestone [forming outside corner of structure]; [face "a": depicts repeated standing figures of Rudj separated by vertical panels of inscription; face "b": horizontal lines of inscription (including names Nemtetites and Neferkhenit and portion of name Ikauhormerut) and row of figures in bottom register (named figures include: Satmeret, Ahi, Iri, Senetites)]; one piece [(face "b")] broken in two. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_12-10-37
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    In angle between mastabas G 2361 and G 2362 on x-level in debris, [originally from G 2362]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession numbers: 13.4334a, 13.4334b, 13.4334c
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
  • Date of Register Entry
    10/27/1912
  • Attested
    Ahi (in G 2362)
    Ikauhormerut (in G 2362)
    Iri (in G 2362)
    Neferkhenit (in G 2362)
    Nemtetites (in G 2362)
    Satmeret (in G 2362)
    Senetites (in G 2362)
  • Owner
    Rudj (G 2362)
  • Remarks
    Fragmentary limestone architrave inscribed for Rudj: MFA 13.4334: 12-10-37a (face "a") accessioned as MFA 13.4334a; two fitting fragments 12-10-37b (face "b") accessioned as MFA 13.4334b and MFA 13.4334c. For related fragments see: face "a": 35-8-75a and 35-8-75b; face "b": two fitting fragments 35-8-76a (= MFA 13.4334d) + 35-8-76b (13.4334g) and non-fitting fragment 35-8-76c; and two fitting fragments 35-9-7b (= MFA 13.4334e) + 35-9-7c (= MFA 13.4334f); two additional fragments 35-9-7e and 35-9-7f (not MFA owned).
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession numbers verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2362

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 8

Ancient People

  • Ahi (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Son(?) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Appears on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (on fragment 12-10-37b.1 = MFA 13.4334c: 12-10-37 face b: bottom register, fourth figure from right); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.

  • Ikauhormerut (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Daughter of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Name appears on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (on fragments 12-10-37b.2 = MFA 13.4334b + 35-9-7e + 35-9-7f + 35-9-7b = MFA 13.4334e + 35-9-7c = MFA 13.4334f: continuation of 12-10-37 face b); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.

  • Iri (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Son(?) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Appears on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (at join of fragments 12-10-37b.1 + 12-10-37b.2 = MFA 13.4334b + MFA 13.4334c: 12-10-37 face b: bottom register, fifth figure from right); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.

  • Neferkhenit (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Daughter(?) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Name appears on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (on fragments 12-10-37b.1 + 12-10-37b.2 = MFA 13.4334b + MFA 13.4334c: 12-10-37 face b: third line of text); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.

  • Nemtetites (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Daughter(?) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Name mentioned on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (on fragment 12-10-37b.1 = MFA 13.4334c: 12-10-37 face b: third line of text); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.

  • Rudj (G 2362)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Owner of G 2362. Limestone false door inscribed for Rudj; found displaced (and damaged) on G 2362. Fragments of limestone architrave inscribed for Rudj (12-10-37a [face "a"] = MFA 13.4334a, identifed as [Hm-nTr mAat jmj-xt Hmw-kA sS n sA] priest of Maat, under-supervisor of ka-priests, scribe of a phyle; two fitting fragments 12-10-37b [face "b"] = MFA 13.4334b + MFA 13.4334c, identifed as [sAb jmj-r sSw] juridicial overseer of scribes; related fragments: face "a": 35-8-75a and 35-8-75b; face "b": two fitting fragments 35-8-76a = MFA 13.4334d + 35-8-76b = MFA 13.4334g and non-fitting fragment 35-8-76c, and two fitting fragments 35-9-7b = MFA 13.4334e + 35-9-7c = MFA 13.4334f); all originally from G 2362.

  • Satmeret (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Daughter(?) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Appears on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (on fragment 12-10-37b.1 = MFA 13.4334c: 12-10-37 face b: bottom register, first figure on right); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.

  • Senetites (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Daughter(?) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Appears on fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj (on fragment 12-10-37b.2 = MFA 13.4334b: 12-10-37 face b: bottom register, sixth figure from right); broken in pieces and displaced, originally from G 2362.