. Ancient Egypt. Egyptology. ^a^|p^-[91 -4. Directly opposite Netjer-user are registers showing ofTering bearers with provisions of all types, which are deposited—in piles, baskets, jars, even on tables and on curious double stands before Netjer-user. In addition to heaps of food-offerings (labeled "choice things"), there are bowls of flow- ers, burning incense, and natron (used in mum- mification and in purification rites). The pro- cessions are led by two sons, the first an "inspector of lay priests and scribe of decrees in the presence of the Rashepses," the seco
. Ancient Egypt. Egyptology. ^a^|p^-[91 -4. Directly opposite Netjer-user are registers showing ofTering bearers with provisions of all types, which are deposited—in piles, baskets, jars, even on tables and on curious double stands before Netjer-user. In addition to heaps of food-offerings (labeled "choice things"), there are bowls of flow- ers, burning incense, and natron (used in mum- mification and in purification rites). The pro- cessions are led by two sons, the first an "inspector of lay priests and scribe of decrees in the presence of the Rashepses," the second, the "senior scribe" Netjer-user (Junior). This second Netjer- user's name is not in the high-quality raised relief of the other signs but is simplv cut into the wall, and, it would appear, added later This same kind of intrusive insertion occurs in the register below, where the Ka-servant Nakht is named. It seems that the sons" names and Nakht's were added later as a kind of intrusion, not intended by the owner. Above and in front of Netjer-user is an offer- ings list, a very important and standardized part of tomb inscriptions. Behind the list is a register showing the daily ritual intended for the tomb. The offering presentations continue, though much more poorly carved, on the east wall. Beside the door are panels showing animals being brought. One bovine has a deliberately deformed horn, an effect achieved by hanging a weight on it for an extended period. A detail of special interest is the border around the top of the wall. Called kfiekeru by the ancient Egyptians, this border represents wisps of straw tied in an ornamental fashion. In later times, a row of these was conventionally used to line the top of a decorated wall, but this is one of the earliest such examples in a private tomb. The tomb of Netjer- user also contained relief of especially fine quality, the best being in figures and inscriptions by the main false door. The chapel of Unis-ankh, o
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