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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: 5 x 5 x 1 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2505
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFragment with one dressed surface, incised relief, fragment of hieroglyph. Traces of orange pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, chapel of Mertiotes, G 7650 a. 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.