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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: 5.7 x 10.8 cm (2 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.655
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 relatively large-scale hieroglyphic inscription from the tomb of Seti I. The fragment shows a portion of tail and legs of a bird in raised relief, painted in yellow, white, red and black.
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)