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Relief fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5–6
2465–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris from G 2187, originally from tomb G 2185
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 17 x 5 cm (4 5/16 x 6 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1506
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis painted raised relief fragment of a head of a man is finely modeled.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, debris from G 2187, originally from tomb G 2185. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1912: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.