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Relief of Mehu from a scene of spearing fish
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 5
2431–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Western Cemetery, tomb of Mehu G 2423, pit X
Medium/Technique
Painted limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 9 x 7 cm (2 3/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number39.833.6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment, decorated in raised relief, depicts two fragmentary vertical hieroglyphs. Field Number 37-1-29b; HU-MFA Photo C 13966 NS; Provenance: reused in intrusive pit G 2423X.
Overall this scene is composed of ten fragments which form a fragmentary scene of Mehu standing facing right with right arm upraised holding a spear. Fragments of his left striding leg are visible in 39.833.10. The paint is well preserved on the head and torso fragment, 39.833.1, only. Behind Mehu are five, or more, horizontal registers of text.
Overall this scene is composed of ten fragments which form a fragmentary scene of Mehu standing facing right with right arm upraised holding a spear. Fragments of his left striding leg are visible in 39.833.10. The paint is well preserved on the head and torso fragment, 39.833.1, only. Behind Mehu are five, or more, horizontal registers of text.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb of Mehu G 2423, corridor chapel; re-used as roofing of pit X in chapel floor. 1937: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1939: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
From G 2423X.
From G 2423X.