Relief Fragment with Part of a Hieroglyph

Unknown

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

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Medium

Limestone, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920