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Fragment of relief of Mertiotes
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, chapel of Mertiotes, G 7650 a
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other: 17 x 12 x 5 cm (6 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2634
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionLimestone fragment with two dressed surfaces from the chapel of Mertiotes. Raised relief of band and glyphs: bark with throne and above it a canal sign and a finely detailed fish. Remains of title cd mr w. Traces of blue pifment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, chapel of Mertiotes, G 7650 a. 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.