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Fragment of a triad
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura
2532–2510 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Overall: 23.4 x 12 x 2 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1720
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLarge, slender portion of a male torso with wig and tie of kilt.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.