Egyptian Artca. 2649–2100 B.C.Fragment of relief with a figure? is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 6) created in ca. 2649–2100 B.C. using limestone — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Limestone |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922 |
| Date | ca. 2649–2100 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 6 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2649 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of relief with a figure??
Fragment of relief with a figure? is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of relief with a figure? created?
Fragment of relief with a figure? dates to ca. 2649–2100 B.C..
What material is Fragment of relief with a figure? made from?
Fragment of relief with a figure? is crafted from limestone.
Where does Fragment of relief with a figure? originate?
Fragment of relief with a figure? originates from Egypt.
Is Fragment of relief with a figure? in the public domain?
Fragment of relief with a figure? is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026