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Relief of Nofer and his wife
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2110
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall (Free standing sits ontop of pedestal): 55.5 x 117.2 x 20.6 cm (21 7/8 x 46 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
Case (Painted wooden pedestal): 137.2 x 137.2 x 30.5 cm (54 x 54 x 12 in.)
Case (Plex-bonnet): 63.2 x 30.5 x 129.5 cm (24 7/8 x 12 x 51 in.)
Case (Painted wooden pedestal): 137.2 x 137.2 x 30.5 cm (54 x 54 x 12 in.)
Case (Plex-bonnet): 63.2 x 30.5 x 129.5 cm (24 7/8 x 12 x 51 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.780
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFour fitting fragments from chapel reliefs of the tomb of Nofer. Figures of Nofer and wife facing right from waist up. Nofer grapsing staff; wife embracing Nofer at shoulder and and arm; and hieroglyphic signs.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G2110. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1931)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1931)