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Corner fragment of a statue
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K III 2(1)a
Medium/Technique
Dark brown stone
Dimensions
Overall: 9.2 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (3 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-2-593.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis is a rectilinear fragment with 3 finely finished surfaces forming 2 corners. It is likely a fragment of a base or back pillar of an extremely fine object. The stone is highly polished dark brown, fine grained stone with white veins diagonal to the object.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K III 2(1)a. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.