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Fragment of relief of Mertiotes
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, chapel of Mertiotes, G 7650 a
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other: 5.4 x 7.4 x 2 cm (2 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2638
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFragment with two dressed surfaces, raised relief and blue pigment on one surface, no pigment on other surface.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, chapel of Mertiotes, G 7650 a. 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.