The Overseer of Linen (jmj-r sšrw) in the Old Kingdom

Abstract This paper focuses on the figure of overseer linen (jmj-r sšrw ) during chronological period Old Kingdom. By choosing a wide selection sources, we have undertaken reconstruction main features that defined this title, looking in-depth at specific roles associated with it and contexts in which they were exercised. The nature sources has meant taken mainly iconographic approach, which, combined textual archaeological analysis, allowed us to get most out evidence available. Thus, jmj-r is revealed as an essential character Kingdom household, overseeing supply, storage, distribution within estate. Additionally, supervision product key for well-being deceased netherworld granted important role funerary cult their master, who aimed ensure his eternal supply linen.