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Relief fragment from the tomb of Nekhebu

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2291 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Nekhebu G 2381 G 2382

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 32.6 x 8.5 x 21.8 cm (12 13/16 x 3 3/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.6010.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionThis fragment in sunk relief depicts a vertical column defined by two border lines. The hieroglyphs in the column are facing left. It jons 13.6010.1.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Found on shelves marked "G2381/G 2382 Nekhebu." From tomb of Nekhebu 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.
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