Relief of the foot of an ox- see 26.3.353-3
Unknown Artist
ca. 2051–2030 B.C.
Medium
Limestone, paint
Dimensions
H. 6.5 x W. 20 cm (2 9/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
Classification
Relief, foot of oxen, Neferu
Period
Middle Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1926
Accession Number
26.3.353oo
Art Historical Context
This delicate limestone relief fragment captures the sturdy foot of an ox, a humble yet evocative detail from ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom (. 2051–2030 B.C.), specifically Dynasty 11. Carved during a time of reunification and cultural revival following the chaos of the First Intermediate Period such pieces often adorned tomb walls or offering chapels, evoking the rhythms of daily life and the afterlife. Measuring just 6.5 x 20 cm, it formed part of a larger scene—note the reference to related fragment 26.3.353-3—highlighting the meticulous preservation efforts at the Metropolitan Museum of A...