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Relief fragment from tomb
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2291 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 37 x 62.3 x 13.7 cm (14 9/16 x 24 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.3042
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment of tomb relief is comprised of two pieces joined together. It is executed in fine, raised relief, and depicts the back half of a striding cow, walking left, and followed by a male figure from arm pit down. The right arm rests on the cow's rump, and his left arm is raised behind him and is leading a goat, only the front half of which is included. Below the horizontal ground line are what appears to be fragments of hieroglyphs, including the top of a bird.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Street G7000. 1912: 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)