Relief fragment possibly from the tomb of Mereri
Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period
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One of 45 relief fragments from Dendera, possibly from the tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle, Mereri.
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Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period
Not on view
One of 45 relief fragments from Dendera, possibly from the tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle, Mereri.
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Title: Relief fragment possibly from the tomb of Mereri
Period: Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 7–10 (?)
Date: ca. 2100–2090 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, EEF excavations, 1897–98
Medium: Stone
Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898
Accession Number: 98.4.76l
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