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Fragment of limestone architrave from tomb of Rudj

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2 of 3 • Fragments of relief and part of offering stone: two fragments of relief from fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj, originally from G 2362, found in G 2360: 35-8-75a and 35-8-75b (name Khuenkhnum in vertical panel of inscription); part of offering stone inscribed for Intef from G 2391 B: 35-11-40; two fitting fragments of relief from G 2184 G: 35-9-34
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Fragments of relief and part of offering stone: two fragments of relief from fragmentary architrave inscribed for Rudj, originally from G 2362, found in G 2360: 35-8-75a and 35-8-75b (name Khuenkhnum in vertical panel of inscription); part of offering stone inscribed for Intef from G 2391 B: 35-11-40; two fitting fragments of relief from G 2184 G: 35-9-34
Drawing: fragment of limestone architrave from G 2360, originally from G 2362: 35-8-75b

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2362, G 2391, G 2184

[One of] two fragments of white limestone relief; [sunk relief, name Khuenkhnum appears in vertical panel of inscription]. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_35-8-75b
  • 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: 46 cm Length: 40 cm Thickness: 13 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    08/31/1935
  • Attested
    Khuenkhnum (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 (= 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

People 2

Ancient People

  • Khuenkhnum (in G 2362)

    • Type Attested
    • Remarks Son ([sA n Xt=f] son of his body) of Rudj (owner of G 2362). Appears on limestone false door inscribed for Rudj, tablet (right side, presenting offering to his father seated at offering table); false door found displaced (and damaged) on G 2362. Also appears on non-joining fragment (35-8-75b) of fragmentary architrave, identified as [sAb jrj-mDAt] juridicial letter carrier; found displaced in G 2360, 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.