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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 elementsRelief

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.