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Cornice fragment from the tomb of Idu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C
Findspot: Egypt, Dendara, Tomb of Idu (I)
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Length of complete inscription: 323 x 12 cm (127 3/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number98.1038b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionOne of seven fragments of inscribed limestone cornice from the tomb of Idu (I) at Dendera, this block carries part of a biographical text in sunk relief.
ProvenanceFrom Dendara, tomb of Idu (I). 1898: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at the general meeting of the EEF.
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)