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Relief of Hemiunu

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khufu
2551–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, tomb G 4000

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 39.5 x 7cm (4 3/4 x 15 9/16 x 2 3/4in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.296
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionLimestone fragment from tomb of Hemiunu: face and hieroglyphs in relief.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 4000. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1927: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1927)