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Fragment of wall painting

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru
2575–2551 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Maidum; Findspot: Egypt, Maidum, Tomb of Nefermaat and Atet

Medium/Technique Tempera on plaster
Dimensions Height x width: 26 x 37.5cm (10 1/4 x 14 3/4in.)
Credit Line Gift of British School of Archaeology in Egypt
Accession Number91.285
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionPainted plaster on mud base. Parts of two male figures facing left. Red on gray ground.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: Maidum, tomb of Nefermaat and Atet, Mariette excavation, 1871; Petrie excavation, 1891.