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Head of statue
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 1225 chapel
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 18.5 x 13 x 15.5 cm (7 5/16 x 5 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1744
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionComplete head; nose damaged. Three-quarters life-size.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G1225 chapel. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Attribution of unregistered head to "G 1225, chapel" based on photo register entries for C11952_OS, C11953_OS, C11954_OS; in situ photo C11133_OS attributes it to G 1226; no distinctive architectural feature in C11133_OS and no object registration records available to confirm either attribution.
Attribution of unregistered head to "G 1225, chapel" based on photo register entries for C11952_OS, C11953_OS, C11954_OS; in situ photo C11133_OS attributes it to G 1226; no distinctive architectural feature in C11133_OS and no object registration records available to confirm either attribution.