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Relief of a female offering bearer
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2575–2550 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 7510
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 12.7 x 17.2 cm (5 x 6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number30.837
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionDeriving from a tomb scene in which the tomb owner receives offerings for the afterlife, this fragment potrays a female offering bearer. It is executed in the very low raised relief typical of the fourthdynasty. Only the woman's head, shoulder, and a portion of an arm remain. She carries a basket on her head.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7510. 1925: 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.