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Fragment of false door of Neferi
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late dynasty 5–dynasty 6
2450–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2180 (=G 4990) and G 2200 (=G 5080)
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 34 cm (13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1498
OUT ON LOAN
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – False doors
DescriptionThis fragment is the lower left corner of the inner and outer jambs of the false door of Neferi. The outer jamb contains an image in sunk relief of the standing figure of Neferi facing right with trapazoidal kilt and holding the long staff and kherep scepter. Above the figure is his name, Neferi.
In 1998 12.1498, 12.1515 and 12.1393 were joined.
In 1998 12.1498, 12.1515 and 12.1393 were joined.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, found partly in front of G 2180 (=G 4990) and partly in front of G 2200 (=G 5080). 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.