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False door from the tomb of Metjetji
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False door from the tomb of Metjetji

Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 5–6
Reign: reign of Unis or slightly later
Date: ca. 2353–2323 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara; includes the Serapeum, Tomb of Metjetji
Medium: Limestone, paint traces
Dimensions: h. 109 cm (42 15/16 in); w. 66.5 cm (26 3/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1964
Accession Number: 64.100
On view in Gallery 103
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