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Headless seated figure of Nedjemu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, second half of Dynasty 5
2455–2350 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2420 D
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 42.7 x 18 x 31 cm (16 13/16 x 7 1/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.642
OUT ON LOAN
On display at Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, since November 30, 1998
On display at Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, since November 30, 1998
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLimestone. Headless seated figure of Nedjemu, wearing semi-pleated kilt, name and titles incised at base. Color: body red, kilt pleats yellow, broad collar traces of black and green, seat and base gray. Found with 37.662, 37.641 and servant figure 36-5-30, Cairo Journal No. 67570.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2420 D (thrown out of serdab). 1936: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition May, 1936; 1937: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; received by the MFA August 1937.