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Female serving statuette, torso
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2088, chapel
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 9.6 x 12 x 5.7 cm (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number38.2148
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTorso of female serving statuette like 38-4-4 but smaller and with two necklaces painted in black lines but without pendant. Tunic with shoulder strap over left shoulder, while outlined in red and hanging down on back. MFA brown card.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2088, chapel. 1938: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.