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Sculpture fragments

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5230

Medium/Technique Black granite
Dimensions Larger: 5 x 5 x 0.2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 1/16 in.)
Smaller: 4.6 x 4.9 x 1.1 cm (1 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1694
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionTwo fragments of toes from left foot, not joined, but each fragment with remnants of glue from a previous joining. One fragment has three toes and the other has only one. Fragments are certainly from the same foot, but there is a toe missing in between them.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. G5230. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition.