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Fragmentary head of man
Egyptian
Old Kingdom ?
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, North of Pyramid 1 A
Medium/Technique
Basalt
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 5.9 x 12.2 cm (4 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2754
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionPortion of head of statue.Left-hand portion of face and back of head only with left ear.Only flecks of red paint remaining in inner ear and around base of neck.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, north of pyramid 1A. 1924: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.