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Limestone lintel of Rudj-ib and Tjentet

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3 of 3 • Small limestone lintel inscribed for [GLYPHS] Rudj-ib and [GLYPHS] Tjentet from G 2002 E (reused as roofing): 36-3-54
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Cemetery G 2000: G 2002 E, roofing (one slab is reused limestone lintel inscribed for Rudj-ib and Tjentet, 36-3-54) in situ, looking N
Small limestone lintel inscribed for [GLYPHS] Rudj-ib and [GLYPHS] Tjentet from G 2002 E (reused as roofing): 36-3-54

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2002

White limestone [lintel]; [sunk relief] inscription [naming Rudj-ib and his wife Tjentet]; broken in two pieces, reused as roofing. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_36-3-54
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2002 E, roof (reused)
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 24.5 cm Length: 77 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Date of Register Entry
    03/29/1936
  • Owner
    Rudj-ib (in G 2002)
  • Attested
    Tjentet (in G 2002)

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2002

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 2

Ancient People

  • Rudj-ib (in G 2002)

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks Limestone lintel (36-3-54) inscribed for Rudj-ib and his wife Tjentet; Rudj-ib identified as [jmj-r pr-Sna] overseer of the storehouse; found reused as roofing in G 2002 E.

  • Tjentet (in G 2002)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Wife of Rudj-ib. Limestone lintel (36-3-54) inscribed for Rudj-ib and his wife Tjentet; Tjentet identified as [rxt nswt] royal acquaintance; found reused as roofing in G 2002 E.