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Fragment of a non-royal sculpture

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street N of mastaba G 4820

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 5 x 1.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1187.4
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionOne fragment belonging to 14-2-2, one sculpted polished surface with inscribed part of hieroglyph 'f' (?). Part of 24.603 (?).
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Street N of mastaba G 4820. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.