LMP no.
036a		 Code
T7		 Location
Abu Sir		 Owner
ptHSpss		 P&M ref.
IIIČ-340-342
Tomb type Mastaba
Gender Male
Most likely date Dynasty 5, second half
Dating P&M Dynasty 5, middle
Dating Harpur Niuserre - Djedkare-Isesi, early Harpur no. 327-Abusir
Dating Cherpion -
Dating Kanawati Unas, Wenis, early Kanawati no. 106
Other dating Niuserre (Baud, no. 67, p. 451-452)
King Niuserre
Literature Vachala & Faltings, in: MDAIK 51, p. 281-286, pl. 57-59.
Vachala, Die Relieffragmente aus der Mastaba des Ptahshepses in Abusir. Abusir VIII.
Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, Reliefs.
Remarks -
Summary4 rooms (II, III, V, ?)
27 walls (02, 03, 04, 08, 09, 10a, 10b, 10c-d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 01a, 01b+01d, 01c, 01e, 01f-fr, 11, 12, 13, 17-fr, 18-fr, 19-fr, Fr, Fr-01, Fr-02, Fr-03, Fr-04)

Plan remarks Plan: P&M XXXIX.
Room-no. V and wall-numbers 01f and 17-19 are additions of MastaBase. No. 5 is the base of a granite statue, nos. 6-7 are statues and nos. 14-16 are offering niches with depictions of the owner with name and titles.

 

Room  II Wall  02 Orientation  E          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 9-11, pl. 1, photos 2-4.
Remarks The same scenes were originally probably also depicted on the wall on the other side of the door.

Register  02/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
   Description: Remains of six offering bearers (facing left) with chests and linen.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 9-11, pl. 1, photos 2-4, text nos. 1-5.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r zS<w>
Translat:  The overseer of scribes.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 1, p. 10.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA Xaqw N
Translat:  The ka-servant, the barber N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 2, p. 10.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Caption
Translit: 20, 2, 4
Translat:  20, 2, 4.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 3, p. 10.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA qsty
Translat:  The ka-servant, the sculptor.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 4, p. 10.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA imy-r cSr N
Translat:  The ka-servant, the overseer of the linen N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 5, p. 10.
Remarks: -

Other categories
Register  - K from above:  - K from below:  - Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes:
    
   Description: Remains of the owner, standing.
   Literature:

Room  II Wall  03 Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 14-22, pl. 3-8, photos 8-16.
Remarks -

Register  03/x+1 K from above:  x+1 K from below:  3 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: SH - Ships
     Ws=Wooden sailing boats
   Description: Remains of a large sailing boat.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 14-22, pl. 8, photos 8-16.

Register  03/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: SH - Ships
     Es=Escort
   Description: 26 men running (only 23 visible) towards the west.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 14-22, pl. 6-7, photos 8-16.

Register  03/x+3 K from above:  x+3 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: SH - Ships
     T=Transport ships
   Description: Five transport ships with rowers.
   Literature: Montet, Scènes, p. 132, 1 & 2, note 1.
Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 14-22, pl. 3-5, photos 8-16, text nos. 10-15.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy<-r pr> HqA-Hwt N
Translat:  The steward, the estate manager N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 10/1, p. 16.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Spoken
Translit: i wp-a m nfrt
Translat:  Hey, well begun! (1)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 10/2, p. 16.
Remarks:  (1) See for a thorough study on the expression " wp-a m nfrt ", Sethe in Borchardt, Das Grabdenkmal des Königs Sahure, p. 86.

Row(s)   >   Caption
Translit: H<bc> m<m> iaa
Translat:  Cloth. m m (1). i aa (2).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 11, p. 17.
Remarks:  (1) m m refers to a yet unidentified plant. See Verner note 1 on p. 17.
(2) i aa designates "barley". See Verner note 2 on p. 17.

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r pr HqA Hwt N
Translat:  The steward, the estate manager N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 12/1, p. 17.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Spoken
Translit: mk dd<.i> nty-Hna
Translat:  Behold, I am pulling (1) (i.e. by the oar), comrade!
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 12/2, p. 17.
Remarks:  (1) dd here used for wdi "stossen, werfen", see Verner note 3 on p. 17.

Column(s)   >   Caption
Translit: Hbc mm crmt waH
Translat:  Cloth. m m (1). s rmt (2). w aH (3).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 13, p. 17.
Remarks:  (1) m m refers to a yet unidentified plant. See Verner note 1 on p. 17.
(2) For crmt see WB III, 463 and Verner note 6 on p. 17.
(3) w aH refers to the bulbs of Cuperus esculentus L. See Verner note 7 on p. 17.

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r pr HqA-Hwt N
Translat:  The steward, the estate manager N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 14/1, p. 18.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Spoken
Translit: i dd<.i> n Hst
Translat:  Hey I am pulling (1) to get forward!
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 14/2, p. 18.
Remarks:  (1) i.e. rowing with all my force.

Column(s)   >   Caption
Translit: Hbc mm iaa bnt
Translat:  Cloth. m m (1). i aa (2). b nt (3).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 15, p. 18.
Remarks:  (1) m m refers to a yet unidentified plant. See Verner note 1 on p. 17.
(2) i aa designates "barley". See Verner note 2 on p. 17.
(3) b nt does not appear in the Wb. See Verner note 12 on p. 18.

Room  II Wall  04 Orientation  N          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 12-13, pl. 2, photos 5-7.
Remarks -

Register  04/x+1 K from above:  x+1 K from below:  2 Text: ?  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: EX - Extra categorical
     ?=Unknown
   Description: Only the feet of at least two persons are still visible.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 12-13, pl. 2, photos 5-7.

Register  04/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
   Description: Remains of at least nine offering bearers facing right.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 12-13, pl. 2, photos 5-7, text no. 6-9.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   <   Damaged
Translit: <...> nw nw ctwt
Translat:  ???
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 9, p. 13.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: cHD SDAwt<yw> N
Translat:  T he inspector of sealers N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 8, p. 12.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: N
Translat:  N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 7, p. 12.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   <   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: N
Translat:  N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 6, p. 12.
Remarks: -

Room  II Wall  08 Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 26-27, pl. 10-11, photos 18, 22-24.
Remarks -

Register  08/x+1 K from above:  x+1 K from below:  2 Text: ?  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
   Description: Remains of at least four offering bearers facing left. (Carrying from right to left: linen / bag / chest / ?).
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 26-27, pl. 10-11, photos 18, 22-24.

Register  08/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
   Description: Remains of at least two offering bearers on the left (one holds a necksupport) and six on the right (holding a chest and a palanquin). All facing left.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 26-27, pl. 10-11, photos 18, 22-24, text no. 21-22.
   
 

Texts:

Column(s)   <   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: N
Translat:  N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 21, p. 26.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   >   Caption
Translit: cxpt ct rd<w> m ct.s
Translat:  Bringing a seat and its emplacement (1).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 22, p.27.
Remarks:  (1) Literally: putting (it) in its place.

Room  II Wall  09 Orientation  W          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 23-25, pl. 9, photos 17, 19-21.
Remarks -

Register  09/x+1 K from above:  x+1 K from below:  2 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
   Description: Remains of at least four offering bearers facing left, holding birds and a basket with figs.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 23-25, pl. 9, photos 17, 19-21, text nos. 18-20.
   
 

Texts:

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: cHD Hm<w>-kA N
Translat:  The inspector of kA -servants. N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 18, p. 24.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zS Snwt Hm-kA N
Translat:  The scribe of the granary, the kA -servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 19, p. 24.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zS Snwt Hm-kA N
Translat:  The scribe of the granary, the kA -servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 20, p. 24.
Remarks: -

Register  09/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
   Description: Remains of at least four offering bearers facing right, holding parts of a bed and a chair.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 23-25, pl. 9, photos 17, 19-21, text nos. 16-17.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: cxpt cwt rdw m ct.cn i<n> cHD cDAwtyw n pr-Dt
Translat:  Bringing the seats and their emplacement (1) by the inspector of sealers of the endowment.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 16, p. 23.
Remarks:  (1) Literally: putting (them) in their place.

Column(s)   ?   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA N
Translat:  The ka-servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 17, p. 24.
Remarks: -

Room  II Wall  10a Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 37-40, pl. 18-19, photos 29, 32-35.
Remarks -

Register  10a/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: SL - Slaughtering
     C=Domestic cattle
   Description: Seven men slaughtering two bulls.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 37-40, pl. 18-19, photos 29, 32-35, text nos. 33-39.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: iw<.i> r cfT r Hzt.k
Translat:  I'll be cutting as you like.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 34, p. 38.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: dm dc
Translat:  Sharpening the knife.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 33, p. 38.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   <   Caption
Translit: wn Tw Sd <...>
Translat:  Hurry up! Cut out...
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 36, p. 38.
Remarks: -

?   ?   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA <...>
Translat:  The ka-servant (...).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 35, p. 38.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: iTt ctpt
Translat:  Carving off the haunch of meat.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 37, p. 38.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   <   Caption
Translit: iT rk wn <T>w rxc r nfr
Translat:  Pull, then! Hurry up! Cut properly!
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 38, p. 39.
Remarks: -

Mixed   >   Caption
Translit: nDr rk iw Hwrw dc m a<.i>
Translat:  Hold firm! My hand with the knife is getting weak (1).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 39, p. 39.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Column; 2-3) Rows.
1) Literally: the knife is weak in my hand

Other categories
Register  - K from above:  x+1 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes:
    
   Description: Owner with wife, daughter and son.
   Literature: -

Room  II Wall  10b Orientation  N          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 28-33, pl. 12-13, photos, 25-28.
Remarks -

Register  10b/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: SL - Slaughtering
     C=Domestic cattle
   Description: Six men slaughtering two bulls.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 28-33, pl. 12-13, photos, 25-28, text nos. 23-28.
   
 

Texts:

Column(s)   <   Caption
Translit: pDt dc in cSm N
Translat:  Sharpening the knife by the butcher N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 23, p. 29.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: Sdt HAty rn iwA in cSm
Translat:  Cutting out the heart of a young ox by the butcher.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 24, p. 29.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   >   Caption
Translit: sfT rn iwA in cSm n pr-Dt Hm-kA N
Translat:  Skinning a young ox by the butcher of the endowment, the ka-servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 25, p. 29.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   >   Spoken
Translit: iTt rk wrt cSm pw iw Xry-Hbt Hr ir<t> xt ... kA
Translat:  Pull then, properly, butcher! The lector-priest is already performing the rites
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 26, p. 30.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   <   Spoken
Translit: iri.i r Hzt.k
Translat:  Yes, please (1).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 27, p. 30.
Remarks:  (1) Literally: I am doing so that you praise.

Column(s)   >   Caption
Translit: pDt dc in cSm
Translat:  Sharpening the knife by the butcher.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 28, p. 30.
Remarks: -

Other categories
Register  - K from above:  x+1 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes: A> - Owner (looking right), incl. family members
    
   Description: Owner standing with wife, son and daughter.
   Literature: -

Room  II Wall  10c-d Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 34, 40-41, pl. 14-15, 20-21, photos 29-30, 36.
Remarks Owner standing on both sides of the door with titles.

Other categories
Register  - K from above:  - K from below:  - Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes: A> - Owner (looking right), incl. family members
    
   Description: -
   Literature: -

Register  - K from above:  - K from below:  - Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes:
    
   Description: -
   Literature: -

Room  II Wall  10e Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 41-42, pl. 22-23, photo 37.
Remarks Owner seated, with wife and titles.

Other categories
Register  - K from above:  - K from below:  - Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes: A> - Owner (looking right), incl. family members
    
   Description: -
   Literature: -

Room  II Wall  10f Orientation  N          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 35-36, pl. 16-17, photo 31.
Remarks Owner seated, with wife and titles.

Other categories
Register  - K from above:  - K from below:  - Text: N  
   N:  - Wpi:  -  
   Themes:
    
   Description: -
   Literature: -

Room  II Wall  10g Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 43-45, pl. 24-25, photos 38-40.
Remarks Two registers with in each three sons of the owner (EX/FM).

Room  III Wall  01a Orientation  S          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, photos 110-115.
Remarks -

Register  01a/x+1 K from above:  x+1 K from below:  3 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: FU - Funeral
     Ds=Dragging statues
   Description: Remains of a very damaged register depicting two statues of the owner on a sledge dragged by eight men.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, photos 110-115.
   
 

Texts:

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: & N
Translat:  T N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 170, p. 110.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Register  01a/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  2 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     S=Servants without attributes (incl. ka-servants)
   Description: Two priests.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, photos 110-115, texts 163, 168-170.
   
 

Texts:

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...> zS cHD Hmw-kA wab n<zw>tN
Translat:  (...) scribe, the inspector of the kA -servants, the (royal) wab -priest N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 16 8, p. 110.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zS pr-HD Hm-kA N
Translat:  The scribe of the treasury, the kA -servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 16 9, p. 110.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Register  01a/x+2a K from above:  x+2 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     O=Offerings on display
   Description: Subregister depicting offerings on display.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, p hotos 110-115.

Register  01a/x+2b K from above:  x+2 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     O=Offerings on display
   Description: Subregister depicting offerings on display.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, photos 110-115.

Register  01a/x+2-3 K from above:  x+2-3 K from below:  1-2 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: FU - Funeral
     Ds=Dragging statues
   Description: Eight men dragging two statues of the deseased (in a shrine, on a sledge). One man is pouring water in front of the sledge.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, photos 110-115, text no. 165.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: & N
Translat:  T N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 164, p. 109.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   >   Caption
Translit: ctt mw <in> xrpw izwt N
Translat:  Pouring the water (by) the director of the gang of workmen N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 165, p. 109.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Caption
Translit: twt<y> nw mA<T> n <yty> & N
Translat:  (Two) granite statues of T N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 163, p. 109.
Remarks: -

Register  01a/x+3 K from above:  x+3 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     S=Servants without attributes (incl. ka-servants)
   Description: Two servants.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 108-112, pl. 60, photos 110-115, text nos. 166-167.
   
 

Texts:

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zAb zS cHD Hmw-kA wab nzwt Hry cStA N
Translat:  The senior scribe (?), the inspector of the kA -servants, the royal wab -priest, the privy to the secret N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 16 6, p. 110.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zAb zS Hm-kA N
Translat:  The senior scribe (?), the kA -servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 16 7, p. 110.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Room  III Wall  01b+01d Orientation  N          

Sources Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 98-107, pl. 53-59, photos 90-109.
Remarks Wall has two numbers: 01b (left) and 01d (right).

Register  01b/x+1a K from above:  x+1 K from below:  4 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     O=Offerings on display
   Description: Subregister depicting offerings on display.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-107, pl. 58-59, photos 98-109.

Register  01b/x+1b K from above:  x+1 K from below:  4 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     O=Offerings on display
   Description: Subregister depicting offerings on display.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-107, pl. 58-59, photos 98-109.

Register  01b/x+1-2 K from above:  x+1-2 K from below:  3-4 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: FU - Funeral
     Ds=Dragging statues
   Description: Statue of the owner on a sledge dragged by fifteen men (seven pairs and one man in front). A man pours water in front of the sledge and another is standing on the sledge facing the statue.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-107, pl. 58-59, photos 98-109, text no. 162.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   >   Caption
Translit: Smc twt n<t> & N
Translat:  Bringing the statue of T N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 162, p. 107.
Remarks: -

Register  01b/x+3 K from above:  x+3 K from below:  2 Text: ?  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: EX - Extra categorical
     ?=Unknown
   Description: Only feet of two men facing left are still visible.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-106, pl. 56-57, photos 98-109.

Register  01b/x+3a K from above:  x+3 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     O=Offerings on display
   Description: Subregister depicting offerings on display.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-106, pl. 56-57, photos 98-109.

Register  01b/x+3b K from above:  x+3 K from below:  2 Text: N  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     O=Offerings on display
   Description: Subregister depicting offerings on display.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-106, pl. 56-57, photos 98-109.

Register  01b/x+3-4 K from above:  x+3-4 K from below:  1-2 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: FU - Funeral
     Ds=Dragging statues
   Description: Statue of the owner on a sledge dragged by seventeen men (eight pairs and one man in front). A man pours water in front of the sledge and another is offering incense to the statue.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-106, pl. 56-57, photos 98-109, text nos. 156, 158-161.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   >   Caption
Translit: & N
Translat:  T N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 157, p. 106.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: ctt mw in xrp izwt N
Translat:  Pouring the water by director of the gang of workmen N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 158, p. 107.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Caption
Translit: twt n<t> mAT aA mH sfx & N
Translat:  7 cubits high (1) granite statue of T N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 156, p. 106.
Remarks:  (1) Literally: 7 cubits great.

Row(s)   <   Caption
Translit: kAp cnTr
Translat:  Burning the incense.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 159, p. 107.
Remarks: -

Register  01b/x+4 K from above:  x+4 K from below:  1 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: OF - Offerings
     S=Servants without attributes (incl. ka-servants)
   Description: Two servants facing left.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 104-106, pl. 56-57, photos 98-109, text nos. 156, 158-161.
   
 

Texts:

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zAb zS cHD Hmw-kA N
Translat:  The snior scribe, the inspector of kA -servants N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 160, p. 107.
Remarks: -

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA N
Translat:  The ka-servant N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 161, p. 107.
Remarks: -

Register  01d/x+1 K from above:  x+1 K from below:  4 Text: ?  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: EX - Extra categorical
     ?=Unknown
   Description: Only a leg is still visible.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 98-103, pl. 53, photos 90-97.

Register  01d/x+1-4 K from above:  x+1-4 K from below:  1-4 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  UML?  
   Themes: VA - Various
     P=Palanquin scene
A=Attendants
   Description: Owner seated in a palanquin. 16 men carry the palanquin with in front of them 2 men (one carrying sandals) and behind them also 2 men (one of which is a scribe).
   Literature: Erman, Reden, Rufe und Lieder, p. 53.
Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 98-103, pl. 53-55, photos 90-97, text no. 144-147.
   
 

Texts:

Row(s)   ?   Damaged
Translit: ... ir (?) ... S (?) ...
Translat:  (Damaged)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 143, p. 99.
Remarks: -

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: cHD Smcww n<w> Xnw ctp zA N
Translat:  The inspector of the retainers of the Residence, the court councillor N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 144, p. 99.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Column; 2) Row.

Row(s)   <   Spoken
Translit: ir rk nfr t<w>t<.i> ihr nty-Hna mAA n.k n tpt-rd.k wrt
Translat:  Behave yourself (1), (my) equal! Calm down, comrade! Mind your task properly!
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 145, p. 99.
Remarks:  (1) Literally: Do well.

Row(s)   >   Spoken
Translit: Hr.k m-HAt nfr ihr Xr<y>-Hs<w>t pw
Translat:  Look well forward (1)! You quiet down, you favoured one!
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 146, p. 99.
Remarks:  (1) Literally: Your face forward.

Row(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zS mDAwt (1) ctp zA <...>
Translat:  The scribe of the documents (1), the court councillor (...)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 147, p. 100.
Remarks:  1) More likely to be read as: izwt, 'crews' (sign M40).

?   ?   Damaged
Translit: ... S (?) ...
Translat:  (Damaged)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 152, p. 100.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...> cHD Hmw-kA <...>
Translat:  (...) the inspector of kA -servants (...).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 153, p. 100.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Damaged
Translit: <...>y
Translat:  (Damaged)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 154, p. 100.
Remarks: -

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...> zS nzwt <... cHD> Hmw-kA N
Translat:  (...) the scribe (...) royal (...) the inspector of the kA -servants N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 155, p. 100.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Register  01d/x+2 K from above:  x+2 K from below:  3 Text: Y  
   N:  x Wpi:  ?  
   Themes: VA - Various
     A=Attendants
   Description: Remains of four attendants. Very damaged.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 98-103, pl. 53, photos 90-97, text nos. 152-155.
   
 

Texts:

?   ?   Damaged
Translit: ... S (?) ...
Translat:  (Damaged)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 152, p. 100.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...> cHD Hmw-kA <...>
Translat:  (...) the inspector of kA -servants (...).
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 153, p. 100.
Remarks: -

Column(s)   >   Damaged
Translit: <...>y
Translat:  (Damaged)
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 154, p. 100.
Remarks: -

Mixed   >   Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...> zS nzwt <... cHD> Hmw-kA N
Translat:  (...) the scribe (...) royal (...) the inspector of the kA -servants N.
LitRef:  Verner, inscription no. 155, p. 100.
Remarks:  Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.

Register  01d/x+3 K from above:  x+3 K from below:  2 Text: ?  
   N:  x Wpi:  L  
   Themes: EX - Extra categorical
     ?=Unknown
   Description: Only legs are still visible.
   Literature: Verner, Abusir, The Mastaba of Ptahshepses, p. 98-103, pl. 55, photos 90-97.

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