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Fragments of relief of Mertiotes
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, found in street G 7600, E of G 7650
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other: 8.2 x 10 x 2.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 15/16 x 15/16 in.)
Other: 6.8 x 6.4 x 2.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 15/16 in.)
Other: 6.8 x 6.4 x 2.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2621a-b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionTwo limestone fragments from the chapel of Mertiotes. Each fragment has two dressed surfaces. Band and sun boat in raised relief. Sun bank with sun disc. Canal sign above. Traces of orange pigment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, found in street G 7600, E of G 7650 (originally from G 7650 a). 1929: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.