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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 elementsRelief

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.