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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
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

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.