LMP no. 184a |
Code T59a |
Location Saqqara |
Owner Hzi |
P&M ref. n.r. |
Tomb type | Mastaba |
Gender | Male |
Most likely date | - |
Dating P&M | - |
Dating Harpur | - | Harpur no. | - |
Dating Cherpion | - |
Dating Kanawati | - | Kanawati no. | - |
Other dating | Teti, late - Pepi I, early (Kanawati, p. 15-16) |
King | Teti |
Literature | Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi. |
Remarks | The tomb is re-used by a sSmnfr. The decoration was left untouched. Just a few additions were made. |
Summary | 2 rooms (E, I) 13 walls (01a-d, 01e, 01f, 02, 03, 04-05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10-fr, 11, 12) |
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Plan remarks |
Plan: drawing from Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, pl. 47.
MastaBase numbering, not P&M. E = Entrance. |
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Room E
Wall 01a-d
Orientation S
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21, pl. 2-5, 51.
Remarks
Architrave, sides and two pillars with texts.
Room E
Wall 01e
Orientation E
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21, pl. 6, 50.
Remarks
Name and titles of s Smnfr, including a remark that the tomb was a royal gift. Identical with 01f.
Room E
Wall 01f
Orientation W
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21, pl. 6, 50.
Remarks
Name and titles of s Smnfr, including a remark that the tomb was a royal gift. Identical with 01e.
Room E
Wall 02
Orientation E
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Remarks
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Register 02/1
K from above: 1
K from below: 9
Text: N
N: 9
Wpi: U
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
Remains of three men with yokes on their shoulders facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Register 02/2
K from above: 2
K from below: 8
Text: N
N: 9
Wpi: U
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
Four offering bearers with yokes on their shoulders facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Register 02/3-6
K from above: 3-6
K from below: 4-7
Text: N
N: 9
Wpi: UM
Themes:
VA - Various
P=Palanquin scene
A=Attendants
Description:
The owner seated in a palanquin, carried by fifteen attendants, and with three sunblinds above him. The depiction of the owner has been cut away.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r cSr Translat: Overseer of the linen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r cSr Translat: Overseer of the linen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r cSr Translat: Overseer of the linen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: xrp Sms<w> Translat: Director of the followers.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Register 02/4
K from above: 4
K from below: 6
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
VA - Various
A=Attendants
Description:
An attendant facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r cSr Translat: Overseer of the linen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Register 02/4a
K from above: 4
K from below: 6
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
VA - Various
A=Attendants
Description:
Three attendants facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r cSr Translat: Overseer of the linen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: xrp Sms<w> Translat: Director of the followers.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Register 02/5
K from above: 5
K from below: 5
Text: N
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
VA - Various
A=Attendants
Description:
An attendant facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Register 02/5a
K from above: 5
K from below: 5
Text: N
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
VA - Various
A=Attendants
Description:
Two attendants facing left. T he last is holding several dogs.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Register 02/6
K from above: 6
K from below: 4
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
VA - Various
A=Attendants
Description:
An attendant facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r cSr Translat: Overseer of the linen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: -
Register 02/6a
K from above: 6
K from below: 4
Text: N
N: 6
Wpi: M
Themes:
VA - Various
A=Attendants
Description:
Two attendants facing left with chests on their shoulders.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, Teti Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Register 02/7
K from above: 7
K from below: 3
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
FO - Fowling
H=Hexagonal net (= Clapnet)
Description:
Seven men fowling with a hexagonal net.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: dw sxt in imi-r mHw i mHw pw iw Hb r.k Translat: Setting the trap by the overseer of fowlers: Oh, this fowler! there is a catch of birds for you!
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 30.
Remarks: The first part of this text is a caption.
Hannig (p. 367) reads whA-Apd instead of mHw.
Register 02/8
K from above: 8
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
FI - Fishing
D=Fishing with dragnet (/seine)
F=Fishing with fyke
Description:
Men fishing with a dragnet (left) and with fykes (right), including men emptying the fykes.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Column(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: imy-r mHw Translat: The overseer of fishermen.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 31.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: Xn iqr nt<y>-Hna<.i> Translat: Row well, comrade.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 31.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: nDr<.i> s<y> iqr Translat: I am holding it excellently.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 31.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: wxA sqt Translat: Shake the weir.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 31.
Remarks: -
Register 02/9
K from above: 9
K from below: 1
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
ST - Stock / cattle-breeding
Ccr=Cattle-crossing (waterways)
M=Milking
H=Herd
Description:
Cattle crossing water between shepherds in papyrus skiffs (left) and two subregisters (right) with a man milking a cow (top) and a shepherd with cows (bottom).
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 29-32, pl. 20-26, 55.
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: i nrw pw anx Hr.k r Sii pw nti Hr mw iw m Sp tp tm iwy n Sii pw Translat: Oh, this herdsman! May you be watchful against that aquatic which is in the water (1), who comes like a blind-of-head, and may (they (2)) not come to that aquatic.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 32.
Remarks: (1) i.e. the crocodile.
(2) i.e. the cattle.
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: mk xr <...> tp n xt r <...> Translat: Behold! (...) the end of the pole (...).
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 32.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: a.k Hr mw nrw pw iw mzH pw gr<w> Xr s<...>t nt wDb wDA ib.k r.f Translat: Your hand above water, this herdsman! This crocodile is still under the (... (1)) of the river bank. May your heart prosper against it.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 32.
Remarks: 1) According to Hannig (p. 1101) it should be read as spt 'bank'.
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: in r.k Translat: Bring away.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 31.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: sSr irTT Translat: Drawing milk.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 32.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: prt mnat r Hr-tp m-xt wnn m mHt Translat: Bringing the milking cows out to go on land after being in the marshes.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 32.
Remarks: -
Room E
Wall 03
Orientation W
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Remarks
-
Register 03/01
K from above: 1
K from below: 9
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: U
Themes:
SH - Ships
Ws=Wooden sailing boats
Ps=Papyrus skiffs
Description:
Two sailing boats (left) and a papyrus skiff (right).
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) > Unknown
Translit: <...> n zpx.f Translat: (Unclear).
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 33.
Remarks: Probably to be read as <...> n zp.f (Hannig, 1104: zp 'Absicht').
Register 03/02
K from above: 2
K from below: 8
Text: N
N: 9
Wpi: U
Themes:
FO - Fowling
A=Aviary / birdhouse
Sc=Scribes administrating
T=Tree-net
St=Spring trap
Description:
Two men feeding birds in an aviary (left), two subregisters with in each two scribes (middle), a man and a dwarf fowling with a tree-net (right), with in the corner a hand trap.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: zS m xt-aA n wDA Translat: Recording the poultry for prosperity.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 34-35.
Remarks: See also Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 34, note 122.
Mixed > Caption
Translit: zS m xt-aA n pr iri-mDAt Translat: Recording the poultry for the bureau of records.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 35.
Remarks: Composition: 1) Row; 2) Column.
See also Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 34, note 122.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: zS m xt-aA nty m Hrt Translat: Re c ording the poultry which are in the poultry-farm.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 34.
Remarks:
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: s<w>H gnw aA n kA n & <...> Translat: Collecting numerous Orioles, for the ka of T (...).
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 34.
Remarks: -
Register 03/03
K from above: 3
K from below: 7
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) < Caption
Translit: sTi-Hb Translat: sTi-Hb -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/03a
K from above: 3
K from below: 7
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) > Caption
Translit: sTi-Hb Translat: sTi-Hb -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/03b
K from above: 3
K from below: 8
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered ox.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn iwA Hri pr Translat: Young ox belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Register 03/03-04
K from above: 3-4
K from below: 5-6
Text: Y
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) < Caption
Translit: sxpt xt in Hmw-kA nw pr-Dt Translat: Bringing the offerings by the ka-servants of the estate.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/04
K from above: 4
K from below: 6
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: Hk<n>w Translat: Hknw -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/04a
K from above: 4
K from below: 6
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: Hknw Translat: Hknw -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/04b
K from above: 4
K from below: 7
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered bull.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn ng<Aw> Hri pr Translat: Young bull belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Register 03/05
K from above: 5
K from below: 4
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Register 03/05a
K from above: 5
K from below: 5
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) < Caption
Translit: sfT Translat: sfT -oil
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/05b
K from above: 5
K from below: 5
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) > Caption
Translit: sfT Translat: sfT -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/05c
K from above: 5
K from below: 6
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered dorcas gazelle.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn gHs Hri pr Translat: Young Dorcas Gazelle belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Register 03/06
K from above: 6
K from below: 3
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Register 03/06a
K from above: 6
K from below: 4
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: nXnm Translat: nXnm -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/06b
K from above: 6
K from below: 4
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: nXnm Translat: nXnm -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/06c
K from above: 6
K from below: 5
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered oryx.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn mA-HD Hri pr Translat: Young Scimitar-horned Oryx belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Register 03/07
K from above: 7
K from below: 2
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Register 03/07a
K from above: 7
K from below: 3
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) < Caption
Translit: twA<w>t Translat: twAwt -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/07b
K from above: 7
K from below: 3
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Column(s) > Caption
Translit: twA<w>t Translat: twAwt -oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/07c
K from above: 7
K from below: 4
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered Nubian ibex.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn niA<w> Hri pr Translat: Young Nubain Ibex belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: Fn 1: Haplography of the n.
Register 03/08
K from above: 8
K from below: 1
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Register 03/08a
K from above: 8
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: HAtt n<t> aS Translat: Best cedar oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/08b
K from above: 8
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: HAtt n<t> aS Translat: Best cedar oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/08c
K from above: 8
K from below: 3
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered ox.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn iwA Hri pr Translat: Young ox belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Register 03/09
K from above: 9
K from below: 1
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: HAtt n<t> THnw Translat: Best Libyan oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/09a
K from above: 9
K from below: 1
Text: Y
N: 9
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ov=Offerings, vessels
Description:
Two vessels.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: HAtt n<t> THnw Translat: Best Libyan oil.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 36.
Remarks: -
Register 03/09b
K from above: 9
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Pm=Presentation of pieces of meat
Description:
A slaughtered oryx.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: rn mA-HD Hri pr Translat: Young Scimitar-horned Oryx belonging to the house.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Register 03/10
K from above: 10
K from below: 1
Text: Y
N: 10
Wpi: L
Themes:
SL - Slaughtering
C=Domestic cattle
Description:
Two men slaughtering an ox.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 33-37, pl. 27-32, 56-58.
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: HnT sw Hr a Translat: Bind it, immediately.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 37.
Remarks: -
Room E
Wall 04-05
Orientation S
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Remarks
-
Register 04-05/1
K from above: 1
K from below: 8
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: U
Themes:
SH - Ships
Fb=Jousting scene / Fighting boatmen
Description:
Remains of boatmen jousting.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04-05/1a
K from above: 1
K from below: 8
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: U
Themes:
AL - Agriculture; land preparation and horticulture
St=Sheep covering / treading seed
Description:
Remains of sheep treading seed.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04-05/2
K from above: 2
K from below: 7
Text: Y
N: 8
Wpi: U
Themes:
AG - Agriculture; grain and flax
Hg=Grain harvest
Description:
Men harvesting grain.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: i TAy wbA m h<w>t.f Translat: O fellow who is steady in his place (?).
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 24.
Remarks: The meaning of this text is uncertain. The given translation is a possibility according to Kanawati.
Register 04-05/2a
K from above: 2
K from below: 7
Text: Y
N: 8
Wpi: U
Themes:
FO - Fowling
Hn=Hand net (for quails)
Description:
Men catching quails with a hand net.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Column(s) Caption
Translit: a<iw> r Dr Translat: Birds to the limit.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 24.
Remarks: -
Register 04-05/3
K from above: 3
K from below: 6
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
AG - Agriculture; grain and flax
Hfl=Flax harvest
Description:
Men harvesting flax (left) and binding flax (right).
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04-05/3a
K from above: 3
K from below: 6
Text: ?
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
ST - Stock / cattle-breeding
H=Herd
Description:
Shepherds with a herd.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04-05/3b
K from above: 3
K from below: 6
Text: ?
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
AG - Agriculture; grain and flax
W=Winnowing etc. of grain
Ps=Piling sheaves
Description:
Winnowing (left) and piling sheaves (right).
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04/5
K from above: 5
K from below: 4
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Description:
Four attendants facing right with harpoons and oars.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04/5-8
K from above: 5-8
K from below: 1-4
Text: Y
N: 8
Wpi: ML
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
Os=Owner in Marshes: Fishing with spear
A=Attendants
Description:
The owner fishing in the marshes. The depiction of the owner is cut out. Including depictions of gloves, copulating crocodiles (see also k Agmni [ no. 183 ] and m Hw [no. 188]) and copulating turtles.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Column(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: & Translat: T.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 25.
Remarks: -
? < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...>it Translat: N (?).
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 25.
Remarks: Probably part of the name of H zi 's wife.
Column(s) < Caption
Translit: xnz zSw stit mHit aA wrt Translat: Traversing the ponds, spearing a very great catch of fish.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 25-26.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zA.f imy-r st pr-aA N Translat: His son (1), the overseer of a department of the palace, N.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 27.
Remarks: 1) Kanawati does not mention zA.f, but it is visible on the line-drawing.
Register 04/6
K from above: 6
K from below: 3
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Description:
Four attendants facing right with harpoons, oars, sandals etc.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 04/7
K from above: 7
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 8
Wpi: L
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Description:
Two women and two men with fowl.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Row(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: zA.f imy-r st pr-aA N Translat: His son (1), the overseer of a department of the palace, N.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 27.
Remarks: 1) Kanawati does not mention zA.f, but it is visible on the line-drawing.
Register 05/5
K from above: 5
K from below: 4
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Description:
A dwarf with dogs and a monkey and an attendant, both facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 05/5-8
K from above: 5-8
K from below: 1-4
Text: Y
N: 8
Wpi: ML
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Ot=Owner in Marshes: Fowling with throwstick
Description:
The owner fiowling in the marshes. The depiction of the owner is cut out. Including a depiction of gloves.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Column(s) > Caption
Translit: amAi Apdw m pHww Translat: Hunting (with throw-stick) birds in the marshlands/canals.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 27.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: <...> mrt.f N Translat: (...) his beloved, N.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 27.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: & N Translat: T N.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 27.
Remarks: -
Register 05/6
K from above: 6
K from below: 3
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: M
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Description:
Four attendants with fowl and throw-sticks.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 05/7
K from above: 7
K from below: 2
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: L
Themes:
MA - Marsh scenes
A=Attendants
Description:
Four attendants with fowl and throw-sticks.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Register 05/8
K from above: 8
K from below: 1
Text: N
N: 8
Wpi: L
Themes:
FI - Fishing
L=Fishing with line with fishhooks
H=Fishing with hand net / landing net
Description:
Men in two papyrus skiffs fishing with a hand-net (left) and a line with fishhooks (right).
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 21-29, pl. 7-19, 52-54.
Room E
Wall 06
Orientation E
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 38, pl. 33a, 59a.
Remarks
Five columns with a biographical text.
Room E
Wall 07
Orientation W
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 37-38, pl. 33b, 59b.
Remarks
Five columns with a biographical text.
Room I
Wall 08
Orientation N
Sources
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Remarks
-
Register 08/1
K from above: 1
K from below: 7
Text: N
N: 7
Wpi: U
Themes:
OF - Offerings
O=Offerings on display
Description:
Offerings on display.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Register 08/2
K from above: 2
K from below: 6
Text: N
N: 7
Wpi: U
Themes:
OF - Offerings
O=Offerings on display
Description:
Offerings on display.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Register 08/3
K from above: 3
K from below: 5
Text: Y
N: 7
Wpi: M
Themes:
SL - Slaughtering
C=Domestic cattle
Description:
Men slaughtering three oxen.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: hA im wni Translat: Put (it) down, there, hurry up.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: mk xt r s<n>fw Translat: Behold, the thing for blood.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: imi nn wni Translat: Give (me) this, hurry up.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Spoken
Translit: imi iwf n HAt Translat: Give (me) the fillet.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Spoken
Translit: mk xpr<w> Translat: Behold, it is ready.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Register 08/4
K from above: 4
K from below: 4
Text: Y
N: 7
Wpi: M
Themes:
KI - Kitchen scenes
Br=Brewing beer
Description:
Several phases of the process of brewing beer.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: w<pt> aprt Translat: Opening the aprt -moulds.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Column(s) > Caption
Translit: nD Translat: Grinding.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: -
Column(s) > Spoken
Translit: iw bDA <...> (1) Translat: The bDA -moulds are (...).
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: 1) the rest should be translated as: t Sp nw.
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: <i>af Hnqt aA wrt Translat: Squeezing out very good (1) beer.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 40.
Remarks: 1) A preferable translation is: 'very much'.
Register 08/5
K from above: 5
K from below: 3
Text: N
N: 7
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Row(s) > Caption
Translit: sxpt xt Translat: Bringing offerings.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 39.
Remarks: -
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: Hm-kA Translat: The ka-servant.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 39.
Remarks: -
Register 08/5a
K from above: 5
K from below: 3
Text: Y
N: 7
Wpi: M
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
The line of text aboce continues above the door.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Row(s) < Caption
Translit: sxpt xt n kA & N Translat: Bringing offerings for the ka of T N.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 39.
Remarks: -
Row(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: cHD Hm<w>-kA Translat: T he superintendant of the ka-servants.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 39.
Remarks: -
Register 08/6
K from above: 6
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 7
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Row(s) > Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: cHD Hm<w>-kA Translat: T he superintendant of the ka-servants.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 39.
Remarks: -
Register 08/6a
K from above: 6
K from below: 2
Text: Y
N: 7
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Column(s) < Name(s)/Title(s)
Translit: cHD Hm<w>-kA Translat: T he superintendant of the ka-servants.
LitRef: Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery, vol. V., p. 39.
Remarks: -
Register 08/7
K from above: 7
K from below: 1
Text: N
N: 7
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing left.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
Register 08/7a
K from above: 7
K from below: 1
Text: N
N: 7
Wpi: L
Themes:
OF - Offerings
Ob=Offering bearers, incl. ka-servants & servants with attributes
Description:
An offering bearer facing right.
Literature:
Kanawati & Abder-Raziq, The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara, Vol. V, The Tomb of Hesi, p. 39-40, pl. 34-35, 60-61.
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