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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: 10 x 6.8 x 3.2 cm (3 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2624
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionLimestone fragment with one dressed surface from the chapel of Mertiotes. Raised relief of basket and hand with much blue pigment.
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.