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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 8 x 1.9 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/8 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2050
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRectilinear fragment. Part of throne. Two flat, polished surfaces. One surface incised with hieroglyphs: cobra with traces of blue paint adhering. Part of 'Nebty' title.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple. excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.