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Relief fragment from the tomb of Nekhebu

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Found on shelf labeled Nekhebu G 2381/2

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Other: 21 x 25 x 18 cm (8 1/4 x 9 13/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5866
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionThis fragment contains a horizontal band in raised relief. The surface is very worn.
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)