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Fragment of a wig

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. 7500 S, e. at 7550 fill.

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 12.5 x 16.5 cm (1 3/16 x 4 15/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1501
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionPart of wig chipped from statue (Sphinx?)
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St 7500 S, e. at 7550 fill. 1928: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.