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Relief fragment from the tomb of Nekhebu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2381/2382
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 22.6 x 17.3 x 8.7 cm (8 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Worked surface: 9.5 x 14.4 cm (3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
Worked surface: 9.5 x 14.4 cm (3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5909
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment has a fragment of a possible hieroglyph. The bottom surface has traces of red paint on it.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, on shelf labeled "Nekhebu G2381/2". From Giza, tomb G 2382 [(originally thought to be a tomb, but now known to be a jumbled deposit of limestone blocks from other nearby tombs)], court, originally from G 2381. Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: April 28, 2005)
(Accession date: April 28, 2005)