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Two fragments of the offering table scene of Nefer-sef-Khufu

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2185

Medium/Technique Limestone
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1502
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionFragment of a scene depicting seated figures of man and wife with offerings and a long inscription. It is beautifully cut. This fragment shows the offerings. It is done in raised relief. Red and yellow paint remain. It is in two fragments.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza. 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.


Findspot Information: From Giza. G 2185