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Relief fragment from the tomb of Nekhebu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Found wtih objects from Nekhebu, G 2381/2
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other: 21 x 36 x 5.5 cm (8 1/4 x 14 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5857
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment has incised decoration depicting the lower portion of a striding male wearing a trapezoidal kilt in sunk relief on the left with staff(?) and incised vertical line in front of him. To the left are three hieroglyphs 'S, Dj and m'. Possible traces of reddish-brown pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, on shelf labeled "Nekhebu G2381/2". From Giza, tomb G 2382 [(originally thought to be a tomb, but now known to be a jumbled deposit of limestone blocks from other nearby tombs)], court, originally from G 2381. Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: April 28, 2005)
(Accession date: April 28, 2005)