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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: 9.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm (3 3/4 x 1 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-12-49.38
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionThrone fragment, parallel incised black line forming a right angle (two pieces joined).
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.