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Doorjamb from the tomb of Mehu
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 5
2431–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2423 (tomb of Mehu)
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 162.6 x 57 x 22.3 cm, 455.9 kg (64 x 22 7/16 x 8 3/4 in., 1005 lb.)
Framed (3"x2" Steel tube frame with bottom resting plate /angles): 162.6 x 59.7 x 29.2 cm (64 x 23 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
Framed (3"x2" Steel tube frame with bottom resting plate /angles): 162.6 x 59.7 x 29.2 cm (64 x 23 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2739
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionOnce part of a doorway in the tomb chapel of Mehu, this jamb is composed of two fragments, which show the tomb owner standing with his wife and facing right.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2423. 1937: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt, 1937.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1937)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1937)