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Fragment of wall 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: 6.7 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2629
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionLimestone fragment from the chapel of Mertiotes. One dressed surface. Raised band with trace of blue pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7560 a. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.