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Pair statue of Nefu and Khenetemsetju
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra to Unas
2455–2350 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, tomb G 7946G
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 73.6 x 33.3 x 30.4 cm (29 x 13 1/8 x 11 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number31.777
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionInscribed for Nefu and Khenmetsetju. Man at left standing left foot advanced; woman at right with feet together, left arm round man's waist and right across body. Color partly preserved; some incrusted dirt. Base completed by two attached pieces, one broken.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7946. 1931: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1931: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1931)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1931)