Relief fragment

Middle Kingdom

ca. 2051–2030 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 105

On loan to The Met

This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Architectural fragment with astragal along one edge and part of a niche or doorway.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Relief fragment
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 11
Reign: reign of Mentuhotep II, early
Date: ca. 2051–2030 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II, Shrines of the Royal Ladies
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: H. 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line: On loan from the Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva (inv. 5997)
Object Number: L.1991.102.3
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art