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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 elements – Relief
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.