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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 2150 B, debris of pit itself

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 16.5 x 3.8 cm (1 9/16 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number32-12-3
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionOne sculpted, polished surface fragment of left arm, above and below elbow. Possibly related to 33-1-2. Photo C13411_NS (alt #).
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Pit G 2150B, debris of pit itself. 1932: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.