Egyptian 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
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | H. 50 cm (19 11/16 in.); l. 44 cm (17 5/6 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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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 housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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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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