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Relief fragment from the tomb of Qar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Pepi I or later
2338–2170 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7101, tomb of Qar
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 27.8 x 30 x 13 cm (10 15/16 x 11 13/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25-5-32
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment executed in fine, low, raised relief, depicts the lower portion of a rectangular sun shade similar to 13.5830.10. To the right of the rectangular shade are eight elongated, vertical elipses. There are traces of reddish-brown pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G7101, tomb of Qar. 1925: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.