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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: 4.3 x 3.4 x 0.7 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2631
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionLimestone fragment from the chapel of Mertiotes. Small Fragment with small area of dressed surface. Raised relief. No 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.