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Tomb relief fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7752 Z debris of pit

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 27 x 11 cm (9 13/16 x 10 5/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29-12-141
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionThis irregular raised relief fragment depicts the bent arm and hand of an offering bearer and part of a basket of food (?) There is also the fragmentary braided border of a cartouche.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G7752Z radim of pit. 1929: 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.
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