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Fragment of wall-decoration
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Seti I
1294–1279 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Tomb of Seti I
Medium/Technique
Painted limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 15.5 x 14.3 cm (6 1/8 x 5 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.647
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment of brightly painted, finely grained limestone preserves part of a hieroglyphic inscription from the tomb of Seti I. The glyphs, arranged vertically, are painted in green, black and red on dull yellow ground.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Valley of the Kings, tomb of Seti I. By 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)