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Entrance to the tomb of Queen Meresankh III, G 7530-40, Giza, 4th Dynasty
Joseph Lindon Smith (American, 1863–1950)
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Canvas
Dimensions
106.6 x 192.5 cm (41 15/16 x 75 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number28.482
OUT ON LOAN
On display at Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA, since June 8, 1939
On display at Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA, since June 8, 1939
CollectionsAmericas, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsPaintings
DescriptionTomb of Queen Meresankh III, Giza, Dynasty 4. West wall of main chamber showing western chamber and mouth of burial pit. Canvas.
ProvenanceBy 1928, private collection; 1928, given to the MFA.