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Fragment of limestone architrave from tomb of Rudj

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Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 1162+1172, G 2361, G 2362, G 2371

[One of] three fragments of white limestone relief; sunk relief [inscription]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_35-8-76c
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 2360, [originally from G 2362]
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 26.5 cm Length: 29 cm Thickness: 10 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    08/31/1935
  • 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 (= 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); two additional fragments 35-9-7e and 35-9-7f (not MFA owned).

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2362

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

Full Bibliography

  • Simpson, William Kelly. Mastabas of the Western Cemetery, Part 1: Sekhemka (G 1029); Tjetu I (G 2001); Iasen (G 2196); Penmeru (G 2197); Hagy, Nefertjentet, and Herunefer (G 2352/53); Djaty, Tjetu II, and Nimesti (G 2337X, 2343, 2366). Giza Mastabas 4. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1980, p. 29, note 3.

People 1

Ancient People

  • 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.