Relief Fragment with Part of a Vertical Inscription

Unknown

ca. 1981–1975 B.C. · Limestone, paint · Egyptian Art

The fragment belongs to a vertical column of inscription reading from right to left that was part of a group of texts carved in extremely low relief and exquisitely painted. On the left side of the piece is part of a thick black line dividing columns of text. To the right is part of the leg and hoof of a bovine-sign; below it is a curving black form that could be part of a male head, perhaps the seated-man-sign. 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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Medium

Limestone, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920