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Fragment of relief with face of Meretites III

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Height x width: 39 x 34.2 cm (15 3/8 x 13 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number30.831
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionFragment from relief block. Part of female face with hieroglyphic signs above. Remains of color; blue, green, yellow, black, and red. Now attached to 37.2620.
ProvenanceGiza; Street G 7600, east of G 7650. Originally from G 7650 a. One of six blocks forming 37.2620. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, March 1929.