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
Dimensions
Overall: 15.9 x 35.2 x 15.2 cm (6 1/4 x 13 7/8 x 6 in.)
Accession Number
25-5-38
Medium or Technique
Limestone
Not On View
Collections
Classifications
This fragment is finely-executed in low, raised relief and depicts a portion of a figure, possibly the upper torso (?) on the right side and two thick incised lines on the left. The figure (?) is painted red and there is also black pigment on the undecorated portion of the surface.
Provenance
From 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.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition