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Sculpture of queen

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Queen's Temple, Stratum 5

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Overall: 11.2 x 7.5 x 8.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 15/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2156
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionOne large sculpted polished fragment with a rounded surface as in a leg or arm. Neg #, Alt # : A1025NS.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Temple of Pyramid III a, the Queen's Temple, Strata 5. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.