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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: 41.5 x 38 x 24 cm (16 5/16 x 14 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Smallest depth: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Smallest depth: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24-12-654
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment exectuted in low raised relief depicts the right torso and right arm of a figure facing right and holding a staff. The figure is wearing a bracelet. Extensive red pigment is exant on the figure.
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.