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Stele fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2300 (=G 5190) above pit x-y east
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 46 x 31 x 16 cm (18 1/8 x 12 3/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Legacy dimension: .900 H.
Legacy dimension: .900 H.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4343b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis fragment in sunk relief has two vertical columns on the right half of the fragment. Top half of two fitting fragments of stela.
ProvenanceFrom Giza Mastaba, G2300 (=G5190) above pit x-y east. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.