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Statuette of a man
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, in front of mastaba G 4920
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 8.8 x 11 x 40.7 cm (3 7/16 x 4 5/16 x 16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-1-28
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStanding statuette, arms at sides, on rectangular base. Uninscribed. Restored incorrectly from over 20 pieces. Joined with white plaster. Many pieces are joined to the wrong part of the body. Extremely poor restoration. Head missing as well as right side of upper body. 15-1-28 is base and front of foot only -- other pieces have no numbers.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, in front of mastaba G 4920. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.