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Relief fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, debris east of G 2200 = G 5080
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 32 x 38 x 13 cm (12 5/8 x 14 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1490
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment has incised hieroglyphs including part of an invocation offering. The cartouche of Khufu appears as part of the personal name "Khufu-akhet - xxx."
ProvenanceFrom Giza, debris east of G 2200 = G 5080. 1912: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.