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Ceiling fragment from tomb of Djehutyhotep
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reigns of Sesostris
1844–1818 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 2
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 24 x 24 x 12 cm (9 7/16 x 9 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1660
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Wall painting
DescriptionPainted ceiling fragment depicting yellow quatrefoils against a blue background.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, tomb 2 (Djehutyhetep II). 1915: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1947: brought from Harvard Camp.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1915)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1915)