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Relief from tomb of Mehu, female offering bearers and butchering scene
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 5
2431–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G from G 2392 G (originally from G 2423?)
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 56.1 x 95.3 x 11.3 cm (22 1/16 x 37 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2761.6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis rectangular slab, executed in fine, raised relief, includes two horizontal registers. The top register depicts the lower half of seven female offering bearers bringing offerings, including two bringing small calves on tethers. The bottom register includes five male figures who are butchering cattle. Hieroglyphs above the butchering scene describe the actions and name the animals. There is substantial reddish-brown and black pigment. This block joins .2 and .4.
Overall 37.2761 contains two registers. The top register (.1-.5) depicts seven female offering bearers and piles of offerings before the legs of a seated figure at an offering table. The lower register (.6) contains five men butchering two oxen.
Overall 37.2761 contains two registers. The top register (.1-.5) depicts seven female offering bearers and piles of offerings before the legs of a seated figure at an offering table. The lower register (.6) contains five men butchering two oxen.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Pit G from G 2392 G [probably originally from G 2423 tomb of Mehu]. 1937: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.