Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2100–2030 B.C.

Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 9 or later) created in ca. 2100–2030 B.C. using limestone measuring W: 193 cm (76 in); H: 50 cm (19 11/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
DimensionsW: 193 cm (76 in); H: 50 cm (19 11/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898
Dateca. 2100–2030 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the First Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 9 or later dynasty. The estimated date range is 2100 BC – 2090 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life created?

Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life dates to ca. 2100–2030 B.C..

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Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life is crafted from limestone.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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