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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: 7 x 28 x 22 cm (2 3/4 x 11 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25-12-304b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionRaised relief fragment with remains of finely executed but faint hieroglyphs, including two partial hieroglyphs spelling the name Hemiunu.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, stone chips at SE corner of mastaba G 4000. 1925: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.