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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, chapel
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 23 x 71 x 17.5 cm (9 1/16 x 27 15/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25-5-46
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis rectangular block, executed in fine raised relief, depicts the tomb owner's feet facing left. He is wearing finely detailed sandals and his front foot is arched to support him leaning forward on his staff. There are vertical border lines on the both sides of the block and in the right border there are traces of two hieroglyphs. There is a great deal of red-brown pigment remaining.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G7101, Tomb of Qar, chapel. 1925: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.