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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Other: 5.9 x 5.6 x 3.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2130
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionSculpture fragment, sculpted/polished surface nearly in the round, possibly arm.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.