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Sehkmet? statuette
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, pit G 7757 A, siftings from room X
Medium/Technique
Mud
Dimensions
Overall: 3.1 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm (1 1/4 x 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2774
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionIt consists of three fragments: one head and bust of Sekmet, one unidentified fragment and one fragment of a base containing striding feet.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) siftings from room X. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.