Wall Tile from a Royal Funerary Structure

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Saqqara, Egypt

Dates:ca. 2675–2625 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 11/16 in. (5.6 x 3.6 x 1.8 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Infinite Blue

Accession Number: 73.84.1

Image: CUR.73.84.1_34.1180c-d_73.84.2_34.1180a_erg2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Four bright blue faience “matting” tiles. The backs have a projecting portion which is pierced for attachment. Condition: Some discoloration.

Brooklyn Museum