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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5–6
2465–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4811 B
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x width: 20.3 x 19 cm (8 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.1334a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionMade in three pieces, the base broken, complete. Fluted column; surface weathered and pitted.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4811 B. 1936: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1937: accessioned by the MFA.