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Fragment of inscribed limestone lintel

Fragment of limestone lintel; hieroglyphic inscription in sunk relief.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_06.1893
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Doors, jambs, lintels
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 2004 (displaced)
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height x width: 55 x 31 cm (21 5/8 x 12 3/16 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
  • Date of Register Entry
    about 2465–2323 B.C.
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1906: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
  • Remarks
    Object not registered (no registration records for 1903-1904-1905-1906).

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2004

    • Site Name Western Cemetery