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Relief fragment from queen's pyramid chapel
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2625–2500 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000, N of G 7131
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 10.9 x 13.3 x 4.2 cm (4 5/16 x 5 1/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1126.9
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment of raised relief depicts parts of two seated male rowers. The figure on the left consists of the head, torso, arms, and upper kilt. The figure on the right consists of part of the neck, arm, and upper torso. The left hand holding the upper portion of an oar handle of a third rower is on the left edge of the fragment.
Overall this scene depicts a boat manned by several fragmentary rowers. Ther are also two standing men at the stern operating steering oars and one man standing on the prow directing the rowers.
Overall this scene depicts a boat manned by several fragmentary rowers. Ther are also two standing men at the stern operating steering oars and one man standing on the prow directing the rowers.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Street G 7000, N of G 7131. November, 1924: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1927: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.