Cornice fragment from the tomb of Idu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C
Findspot: Egypt, Dendara, Tomb of Idu (I)
Dimensions
Length of complete inscription: 323 x 12 cm (127 3/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Accession Number
98.1038c
Medium or Technique
Limestone
Not On View
Collections
Classifications
One 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.
Provenance
From 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)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription