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Relief fragment from the tomb of Qar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Pepi I or later
2338–2170 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7101, tomb of Qar, chapel
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 16.5 x 29.4 x 12.5 cm (6 1/2 x 11 9/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25-5-4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment in finely-executed low raised relief includes fragments of four hieroglyphs. There is a diagonal line above them that follows the edge of the block. The hieroglyphs include 'i,d', and two partial circles possibly for 'hery tep'. There are traces of red pigment on the 'd' and gray pigment on one of the half circles.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G7101, tomb of Qar, chapel. 1925: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.