Egyptian Artca. 2100–2030 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Inscribed Lintel from the Tomb of the Overseer of Priests and Keeper of the Sacred Cattle Mereri, Describing His Exemplary Life |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | W: 193 cm (76 in); H: 50 cm (19 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2100–2030 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 9 or later |
| Period | First Intermediate Period |
| Date Range | 2100 BC – 2090 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 543995