Lintel and Relief 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.

Lintel and Relief 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) created in ca. 2100–2030 B.C. using limestone measuring H. 50 cm (19 11/16 in.); l. 44 cm (17 5/6 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
DimensionsH. 50 cm (19 11/16 in.); l. 44 cm (17 5/6 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 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2100 BC – 2030 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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Lintel and Relief 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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Lintel and Relief 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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