Relief Fragment with Part of a Hieroglyph

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 106

The fragment probably belongs to a vertical column of inscription reading from left to right, carved in extremely low relief, and painted with exquisite detail. Preserved is a portion of the seated-man-sign, with parts of his angled right arm, fisted left hand, and breast; the surface of the fist is slightly raised above the body. The figure is painted a pinkish color with a darker red outline, while the breast has a black nipple and areola. The fragment likely belongs to inscriptions with the titles and epithets of the tomb owner that were placed near representations of him. The background is painted gray. The fragment may be related to 20.3.470, 20.3.451, 20.3.569, but they cannot be directly joined.

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Title: Relief Fragment with Part of a Hieroglyph
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Amenemhat I, early
Date: ca. 1981–1975 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, MMA 1101), MMA excavations, 1920
Medium: Limestone, paint
Dimensions: H. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); W. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920
Object Number: 20.3.390
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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