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Fragment of the base of a royal sculpture
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 2150 A, debris of pit itself
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 15 x 6.4 cm (2 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1024
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRectilinear fragment from statue base. Top, bottom, and side finished edges of base. Top surface with partial three toes of left foot. Photo C13411_NS (alt #).
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Pit G 2150A, debris of pit itself. 1933: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.