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Relief fragment from Nekhebu (?)
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2291 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2381 (?)
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 20.6 x 11.5 x 20.7 cm (8 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5986
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment of sunk relief contains three fragmentary hieroglyphs spelling the name Osiris. The eye over the seated god with beard and throne. The signs read from right to left. Above the hieroglyphs is an incised wide horizontal band 1.3 cm.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G2381 (?), found on shelves with Nekhebu fragments: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.