Advanced Search 
Sculpture base of Babaef
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 4–early Dynasty 5
2472–2458 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, G 5230 S serdab (1) in floor
Medium/Technique
White limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 32.5 x 58.4 cm (7 7/8 x 12 13/16 x 23 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1686
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRectangular base of Babaef with two feet striding figure, broken at ankles. Base inscribed with three columns of incised hieroglyphs with Babaef's titles. Traces of red-brown on feet.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza. 1914: 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.
Findspot Information: From Giza. G5230S serdab (1) in floor.
Findspot Information: From Giza. G5230S serdab (1) in floor.