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; 1907: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession Date: August 1, 1907)

Findspot: Western Cemetery, Mastaba G 2110

Dimensions/Weight: Height x width: 95 x 109.5 cm (37 3/8 x 43 1/8 in.)

Classification: Architectural elements

Description: Block of smooth-grained limestone relief (north door jamb); figure of Nefer in well modeled low relief, standing (facing right) with left foot forward and holding staff and scepter, three vertical columns of inscription in front of figure, row of scribes (four standing figures facing left identified as Nefru, Weni, Khentikauf, Senenuka) below inscription.

Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

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