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Relief fragment with birds
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret I
1971–1926 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Lisht, Mortuary temple of Senwosret I
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 33 x 25.8 x 7.5 cm (13 x 10 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston—Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Exchange
Accession Number54.647
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionLimestone fragments (one large, two small; joined) of fowling scene showing netting (indicated by reddish-brown painted cross-hatching) with fluttering plover (with remnants of dark blue to black painted design for feathers) and part of a man's leg (painted reddish-brown). Additional traces of light blue-gray paint at bottom. Brown painted line across top portion likely a spear or other implement held by the male figure.
ProvenanceFrom el- Lisht, pyramid temple of Senwosret I, sanctuary. 1908-1909: excavated by the Metropolitan Museumof Art; assigned to the MMA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; 1952: lent to the MFA by y the MMA: 1954 received by the MFA by exchange with the MMA.
(Accession date: May 13, 1954)
(Accession date: May 13, 1954)