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Fragments of limestone architrave from tomb of Rudj

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Unpublished Documents 1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.