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Stele of Mestju
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5–6
2500–2170 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 7248 A
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x length: 23.2 x 52 cm (9 1/8 x 20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1117
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis stele is executed in the finest shallow sunk relief. Two figures are seated on either side of a large offering table with loaves. On the left is Mestju and daughter Henut, right Mestju and wife Nubhotep. The Hm-ka Mestju "called" Iren. "Originally in 4 fragments, about complete mended 1932."
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7248 A. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1927: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
[Accession date: April 1, 1926]
[Accession date: April 1, 1926]