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Lintel fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7901 D, Chamber A

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 94.6 x 15.5 cm (3 3/4 x 37 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1787.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionLong lintel fragment, split in two halves horizontally, in two fitting fragments. Top half is .1 bottom half is .2. The inscription in one horizontal band of raised relief reads from right to left. It gives partial titles of a deity, possibly Anubis (?).
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7901D chamber A. 1928: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.