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Fragments of a male torso wearing a kilt
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pits G 2320 and G 2330 X
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 7.3 x 9.4 x 2.6 cm (2 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12-10-8.3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTwo fragments, joined and attached. Curved, sculpted, polished surface; part of torso with belt, belly button, and knot of kilt.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Some in pit G 2320 W and some in pit G 2330 X. 1912 : Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.