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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
Plaster
Dimensions
Other (Largest): 7.5 x 6.2 x 2.7 cm (2 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Other (Smallest): 6.2 x 3.8 x 2 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Other (Smallest): 6.2 x 3.8 x 2 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5877
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThree small fragments of plaster. The largest fragment has one finished surface with an irregular incised line.
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)