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Senedjemib Complex: fragments of inscription and relief from G 2382 (originally thought to be a tomb, but now known to be a jumbled deposit of limestone blocks from other nearby tombs): left, first block: [originally from G 2370] __-__-__ (inscription C); left, second block: [attributed to G 2381] 13-1-558g (belongs with MFA 13.4340, joins blocks in B1642 and B1648); right, top row: [] __-__-__; [probably near G 2461', originally from G ____] __-__-__ (probably 12-12-208, = MFA 13.5993.6); right, bottom row: [originally from G 2381] 13-1-547 (= MFA 13.4331.12, autobiographical inscription of Nekhebu); [originally from G 2386, chapel of Sabuptah Ibebi] 13-1-558dd (= MFA 13.5979, related to MFA 13.4345)

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_B1670_NS
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Subjects
    Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2382, G 2370, G 2381, G 2386, G 2461'
  • Date
    01/19/1913
  • Remarks
    Two different tombs numbered G 2461 on published map of western cemetery; one tomb located W of G 2378 and N of G 2377; other tomb located in area W of G 2187; the former tomb is now identified as G 2461'; the latter tomb is now identified as G 2461; 12-2-208 (fragments of relief and offering stone) found near G 2461', W of G 2378. MFA 13.4331 (overall): composed of autiobiographical inscription of Nekhebu (13-1-547) and spear fishing scene from adjoining wall (13-1-549). MFA 13.4340 (overall): two registers of offering bearers with gazelle and cattle; consists of two fragments (from 13-1-556) + one fragment (original registration number unknown, assigned 13-1-558); one additional fragment (original registration number unknown, assigned 13-1-558) belonging to this scene not MFA owned. MFA 13.4345: two fitting blocks (13-1-556o) depicting portions of three registers of standing male figures (facing right) separated by vertical panels of inscription; two related fragments (original registration number unknown, assigned 13-1-558) accessioned as MFA 13.5951 and MFA 13.5979. MFA 13.5993 (overall): male figure seated at offering table and pile of offerings; consists of seven blocks and fragments (six from 12-12-208, one from 13-1-558).
  • Problems/Questions
    VERIFIED: some identifications made based on comparison with objects themselves; description corrected based on published caption; MFA accession numbers verified; Brovarski reference verified

Tombs and Monuments 5

  • G 2370

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 2381

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 2382

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 2386

    • Site Name Western Cemetery
  • G 2461

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Finds 3