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Relief fragment from queen's pyramid chapel
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2625–2500 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. G 7000 debris E of subs. pyramid G I-b
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.6 x 11.2 x 2.3 cm (2 3/16 x 4 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1126.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment of low raised relief depicts the water below the boat with the lower part of one oar blade in it. The water is bordered at the top and bottom with a horizontal line. The water itself is indicated by thick zig zag black lines on blue ground. It is joins to 27.1126.12.
Overall this scene depicts a boat manned by several fragmentary rowers. Ther are also two standing men at the stern operating steering oars and one man standing on the prow directing the rowers.
Overall this scene depicts a boat manned by several fragmentary rowers. Ther are also two standing men at the stern operating steering oars and one man standing on the prow directing the rowers.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Street G 7000, debris E of subsidiary pyramid G I-b. November, 1924: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1927: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.