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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 4.1 x 10.9 x 4.8 cm (1 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2129
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragment with ridged carving (possibly of nemes or kilt) and smooth rounded carving.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.