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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
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 3.4 x 1.8 cm (2 9/16 x 1 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-2-593.9
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis is a rectilinear fragment with 2 worked surfaces forming a corner. The stone is black granodiorite with sporadic black biotite inclusions and mica, the break areas look granulated. GD5.
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.