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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 elements – Relief
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.