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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 elementsRelief

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.