Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Limestone false door niche of Redines; false door central niche with incised full face figure of Redines, tablet with offering table scene, his wife Meretites depicted on right flange of tablet, his daughter Ankhreput depicted on left flange of tablet, figures of owner and his sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on jambs, two side pieces each with vertical inscriptions on two adjacent faces.
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- ID
- MFAB_21.961a-c
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- Department
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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- Classification
- Architectural elements-False Doors
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- Findspot
- Mastaba G 5032, chapel, W wall
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- Material
- Limestone
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- Dimensions
- Height x width: 79 x 43 cm (31 1/8 x 16 15/16 in.)
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- Credit Line
- Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
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- Object Ownership Information
- MFA
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- Period
- Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
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- Owner
- Redines (G 5032)
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- Attested
- Ankhreput (in G 5032)
- Khnumhesuef (in G 5032)
- Meretites (in G 5032)
- Rekhuief (in G 5032)
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- Notes
- This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. 1919: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; shipped 1921. (Accession Date: March 1, 1921)
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- Site Name Western Cemetery
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Bolshakov, Andrey. "Hinting as a Method of Old Kingdom Tomb Decoration I. The Offering-Stone and the False Door of the Dwarf Snb." Göttinger Miszellen 139 (1994), p. 15, note 7.
Freed, Rita E., Lawrence M. Berman, and Denise M. Doxey. Arts of Ancient Egypt. MFA Highlights. Boston: MFA Publications, 2003, p. 96.
Manuelian, Peter Der. "The Giza Mastaba Niche and Full Frontal Figure of Redi-Nes in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston." In David P. Silverman, ed., For His Ka: Essays Offered in Memory of Klaus Baer. Studies in Ancient Oriental Civilization 55. Chicago: Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, 1994, pp. 55-75, figs. 4.5-4.12.
Roccati, Alessandro. La Littérature historique sous L'ancien Empire Égyptien. Littératures Anciennes du Proche-Orient 11. Paris: Editions du Cerf, 1982, p. 162.
Sanborn, Ashton. "Recent Acquisitions from Egypt. New Installation of the Primitive and Old Empire Rooms." Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 20, No. 11 (April 1922), p. 27, unnumbered fig.
Sethe, Kurt. Urkunden des Alten Reichs. Erster Band. Urkunden des Ägyptischen Altertums Abteilung 1, Hft. 1-4. Leipzig: J.C. Hinrichs'sche Buchhandlung, 1903/1933, p. 226 [3 (143)].
Smith, William Stevenson. Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1960 (6th ed.), p. 63.
Ancient People
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- Type Attested
- Remarks Daughter ([sAt=f] his daughter) of Redines (owner of G 5032). Appears on false door (MFA 21.961a-c) inscribed for Redines, left flange of tablet; found in situ in G 5032 chapel.
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- Type Attested
- Remarks Son ([sA=f] his son) of Redines (owner of G 5032). Appears on false door (MFA 21.961a-c) inscribed for Redines, lower right jamb; found in situ in G 5032 chapel.
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- Type Attested
- Remarks Wife ([Hmt=f mrt=f] his beloved wife) of Redines (owner of G 5032). Appears on false door (MFA 21.961a-c) inscribed for Redines, right flange of tablet; found in situ in G 5032 chapel.
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- Type Owner
- Remarks Owner of G 5032. False door (MFA 21.961a-c) inscribed for Redines, identified as [wab nswt sS] royal wab-priest, scribe; found in situ in G 5032 chapel.
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- Type Attested
- Remarks Son ([sA=f] his son) of Redines (owner of G 5032). Appears on false door (MFA 21.961a-c) inscribed for Redines, lower left jamb; found in situ in G 5032 chapel.
ID: HUMFA_B3768_NS
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Inscribed false door niche jambs from G 5032, tomb of [GLYPHS] Redines (fronts): MFA 21.961a-c
ID: HUMFA_B3769_NS
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Inscribed false door niche jambs from G 5032, tomb of [GLYPHS] Redines (sides): MFA 21.961a-c
ID: HUMFA_B3770_NS
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: False door of [GLYPHS] Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: HUMFA_C6925_NS
Subjects: Western Cemetery: Site: Giza; View: G 5032
Description: Cemetery G 5000: G 5032, Redines, chapel, false door inscribed for Redines (MFA 21.961a-c) in situ in W wall, looking SSW
ID: MFAB_AAW877
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW878
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW879
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW880
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW884
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of left niche jamb: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW885
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW886
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, lower left jamb, figure of his son Rekhuief: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW887
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, drum lintel and figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW889
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW890
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW891
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW892
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of right niche jamb, inner inscription: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW893
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, upper right jamb, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW894
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, lower left jamb, figure of his son Rekhuief: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW903
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door tablet (with figures of his daughter Ankhreput [on left flange] and his wife Meretites [on right flange]) and crossbar (= lower lintel): MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW904
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, figure of his daughter Ankhreput to left of tablet: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW905
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of left niche jamb inscription: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW906
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of left niche jamb inscription: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1629
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1671
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1672
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1816
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of left niche jamb: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1817
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1818
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1824
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines (his wife Meretites, daughter Ankhreput, and sons Rekhuief and Khnumhesuef depicted on tablet flanges and lower jambs) from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1826
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1827
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of left niche jamb inscription: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1828
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1829
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of left niche jamb inscription: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1830
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of niche jambs, inscriptions: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1831
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1832
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1833
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door central niche, drum lintel and figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1834
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of niche jambs, inscriptions: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1836
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door tablet (with his daughter Ankhreput [on left flange] and his wife Meretites [on right flange]) and crossbar (= lower lintel): MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1837
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, figure of his daughter Ankhreput to left of tablet: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1838
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, upper right jamb, figure of Redines: MFA 21.961a-c
ID: MFAB_AAW1839
Subjects: Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5032
Description: Limestone false door niche of Redines from G 5032, detail of false door, lower left jamb, figure of his son Rekhuief: MFA 21.961a-c
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