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Relief fragments from tomb of Nekhebu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2382 originally from G 2381
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 24 x 74 x 20 cm (9 7/16 x 29 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5974.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis object is composed of three joining fragments of blocks in raised relief. These blocks together form a procession of oxen. An ox followed by a man followed by two more ox all facing to the right. This piece may join the procession of cattle scene 13.4346, although a direct join has not been made. The decorated surfaces are very worn.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, 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. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)