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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: 6 x 5.5 x 2.6 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2162
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTwo joining fragments. Contour resembles limb. Belongs with 11197.1-11197.6. Six pieces. 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.