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Relief fragment from tomb of Hemiunu

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Stone chips at SE corner of mastaba G 4000

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 23 x 11 cm (7 1/16 x 9 1/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25-12-301
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionRaised releif fragment depicting hand facing right grasping handle of staff. Red mason's lines are across the top of the worked face.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4000, stone chips at SE corner of mastaba.1925: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.