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Fragmentary pair statuette

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, mastaba G 2350 (= G 5290), debris E of S end

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Other: 18.3 x 20.5 x 13.3 cm (7 3/16 x 8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3164a
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionBottom of skirt, ankles and feet of female figure. Lower legs below knees of male (knee caps missing). Heavy reddish paint on male and trace on female. Joins with 13.3164b and 13.3164c.
ProvenanceFrom Giza mastaba G 2350 (= G 5290), debris E of S end. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.