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Fragment of relief of Mertiotes

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, found in Street G 7600, E of G 7650

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Other: 4.6 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm (1 13/16 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2622
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionFragment with one dressed surface, raised relief (bottom: cartouche?) with blue pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, found in street G 7600, E of G 7650 (originally from G 7650 a). 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.