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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dyn. 4, reign of Menkaura
2490–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Pyramid Temple
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 10.8 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2054
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRectilinear Fragment, Flat surface, part of throne or base. Two flat surfaces with outside edge and incised "Ka" Hieroglyph, Large scale.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Pyramid Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.