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III.40. Sethherwenemef Date: Ramesses II (based on the cartouche on the column-drum) Genealogy: unknown Tomb: Saggara Remains: — column-drum Functional titles: wb3 nswt wb “.wj Jmj-r3 pr wr nnb B.wj ss nswt In contrast to his colleague previously discussed, Sethherwenemef is known only from one monument, namely, a column-drum originating from Saqqara. The cartouche in the inscription shows that it was dated to the reign of Ramesses II, and according to the spelling of his name, more precisely after the 21 regnal year.‘ The object was excavated in the cemetery around the Teti pyramid, associated with some shafts, which probably belonged to the 19" dynasty, above the satellite pyramid of the complex.“ The columndrum must have been part of a column of the peristyle forecourt in the tomb of Sethherwenemef. Two panels are carved on the opposite sides of it, depicting the tomb owner adoring before Ptah and another god, whose name has been lost, respectively. In addition, part of a htp-dj-nswt formula and four short columns of text with the titles of Sethherwenemef can still be read around the figures, revealing that Sethherwenemef served in the royal administration and was also engaged in the personal service of the king. His titles s§ nswt ‘royal scribe’ and jmj-r3 pr wr n nb 3.wj ‘high steward of the lord of the Two Lands’ place him in the first sphere, with the responsibility of inspecting and administering the affairs of the private domains of the ruler, while the title wb3 nswt wb “wj ‘royal wb3 clean of hands’ denotes his place in the inner circle around the king, with the responsibility for providing his personal needs. Nothing can be ascertained, however, about his personal background and life. 660 Kitchen, 1979, 384; Davies, 2013, 155. 6% Giddy, 1992, 4-5.