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Fragment of the offering table scene of Nefer-sef-Khufu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2185
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1503
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
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, mostly bread. Red and yellow paint remain. It is done in raised relief. 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
Findspot Information: From Giza. G 2185