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Fragment of relief of Mertiotes
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, found in street G 7600, E of G 7650
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other: 6.6 x 8 x 1 cm (2 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2623
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionLimestone fragment with one dressed surface from the chapel of
Mertiotes. Raised relief, thick blue, green and orange pigment. "MEN" sign + POOL(?) above it.
Mertiotes. Raised relief, thick blue, green and orange pigment. "MEN" sign + POOL(?) above it.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, found in street G 7600, E of G 7650 (originally from G 7650 a). 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.