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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: 6.1 x 4.5 x 1.6 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-12-49.33
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThrone fragment, incised partial figure of Seth. Wig, part of crown and right arm (two pieces joined), black borderline to left of figure.
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.