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Fragment of wall painting
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru
2575–2551 BC
Findspot: Egypt, Maidum, Tomb of Nefermaat and Atet
Medium/Technique
Tempera on plaster
Dimensions
Height x width: 26 x 33cm (10 1/4 x 13in.)
Credit Line
Gift of British School of Archaeology in Egypt
Accession Number91.286
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Wall painting
DescriptionPainted plaster on mud base. Part of man's arm (red), tail of bird (?) (black) and oval object (yellow) on a gray ground.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: Maidum, tomb of Nefermaat and Atet, Mariette excavation, 1871; Petrie excavation, 1891.