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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: 6 x 9.2 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2636
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionLimestone fragment from the chapel of Mertiotes, with remains of an inscription: [=unable to enter mark=]; traces of green color.
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.