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Lintel of Iteti
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4–5
2575–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 5232 A
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
HxWxD: 36.8 x 142.9 x 25.4 cm (14.5 x 56.25 x 10 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.957
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionLintel inscribed in sunk relief for Iteti seated before a table of offerings. Two horizontal lines of text on the right side with a hetep di nesewt formula to Anubis.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 5232 A. Nov. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.