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Relief of inscription of Nekhebu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2382 and originally from G 2381
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 32.5 x 21 cm (5 1/8 x 12 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4350.3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis rectangular fragment was once part of an offering table(?) which would have been dressed on all six sides. It is inscribed on one face and other surfaces are broken. Hieroglyphs spelling part of the name and titles of Nekhebu are inscribed in sunk relief. Incised horizontal lines border the text above and below it.
ProvenanceFrom 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)