This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. 1912: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1912: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession Date: April 28, 2005)

Findspot: Western Cemetery, Mastaba G 2175, chapel of Khnumnefer, N wall

Dimensions/Weight: 193 x 260 x 40 cm (76 x 102 3/8 x 15 3/4 in.) Other (individual block): unable to access for measurements

Classification: Relief

Description: Block of limestone relief from scene of tomb owner, Khnumnefer, his wife Ankhesenptah(?) and three children, Menkaure-weser, Hepetka, and Nikauneith, with procession of dancing girls and offering bearers; depicts five dancing girls and portion of sixth, wearing cross straps on their chests and pleated kilts tied at back, all have their right arms extended straight in front of them, and left hands on their left hips; executed in fine low raised relief.

Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Selected Published References:
Smith, William Stevenson. Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1960 (6th ed.), p. 38.