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Fragment of wall 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: 8 x 5.2 x 1.8 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2639
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionFragment of two dressed surfaces. Raised relief with blue pigment on one side, trace of black on one side.
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.