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Relief fragment from the tomb of Nekhebu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Nekhebu G 2382
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other (Joined length measures): 25.5 x 7.8 x 6.2 cm (10 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5872
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionTwo joining fragments of a torus molding. Both fragments have one finished rounded surface decorated with vertical and diagonal bands made of incised lines. Traces of red pigment are evident.
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)