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Fragments of a reclining Anubis
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura (Mycer
2490–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: (a) .144 H. x .134 W. / (b) .112 H. x .086 W.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.721a-b
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRear part of figure, and section of head and neck only; much battered. Beautiful work.
ProvenanceGiza, Menkaura Valley Temple, room (II/III) 2. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)