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Six fragments of the offering table scene of Nefer-sef-Khufu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 5 or Dynasty 6
2450–2170 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2185
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1499
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFrament of a scene showing seated figures of man and wife with offerings and long inscription. It is beautifully cut. It is in fragments. The surface is worn. Not many details remain. It is difficult to make out anything.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza. 1912: 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.
Findspot Information: From Giza. G 2185
Findspot Information: From Giza. G 2185