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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.