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Relief fragment from the tomb of Mehu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 5
2431–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2423, Tomb of Mehu
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 44.6 x 46 x 16.5 cm (17 9/16 x 18 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37-1-22.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis right half of an architrave in sunk relief has three horizontal rows of deeply incised hieroglyphs which are an offering formula to Anubis, for a good burial and long old age for the prophet and overseer of secrets, Mehu.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2423, Tomb of Mehu. 1937: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.