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Fragment of a royal sculpture
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura
2532–2510 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 8.5 x 6 cm (2 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1747
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBase of hem of dress of advanced left leg of a goddess.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.