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One of two fitting halves of limestone block with biographical inscription; remains of four vertical columns of inscription; joins MFA 31.249.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_31.248
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Architectural elements-Relief
  • Findspot
    Built into pit G 7011 D, originally from Isis temple
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height x width x depth (approx.): 51.0 x 37.0 x 14 cm (20 1/16 x 14 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. 1930: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

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