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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: 14.2 x 11.2 x 2.6 cm (5 9/16 x 4 7/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2506
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFragment with one dressed surface, raised relief. No color. Part of wig? Incised parallel lines.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, chapel of Mertiotes, G 7650 a. 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.