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Fragments of wall-decoration
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Seti I
1294–1279 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Tomb of Seti I
Medium/Technique
Painted limestone
Dimensions
Height of (a): 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Height of (b): 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Height of (c): 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
Height of (b): 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Height of (c): 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.645a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThese fragments of brightly painted, finely grained limestone come from decorative elemets in the tomb of Seti I. They include design of bands, points and circles in dull green, red, yellow, white and black.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Valley of the Kings, tomb of Seti I. By 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)