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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Mastaba G 5110

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Other: 6.6 x 3.4 x 1.6 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-12-49.31
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionThrone fragment, two finished surfaces, one with painted black borderline.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Mastaba G 5110. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.