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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: 6 x 14 x 19 cm (2 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1056
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFour fragments joined together. Piece has one smooth surface with parts of several incised hieroglyphs. Other surfaces are rough with sharp broken edges. 14-12-63 and 14-12-58 are joined together with two other fragments that do not have field numbers.
Note: alt 14-12-3.3 debris of N end of 5411
alt 14-12-58 debris of N of G5412
Note: alt 14-12-3.3 debris of N end of 5411
alt 14-12-58 debris of N of G5412
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.