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Fragment of an offering stand
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khufu
2551–2528 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Giza, G 2384 debris
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 6.6 x 14.5 x 4 cm (2 5/8 x 5 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3145
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsReligious and cult objects
DescriptionFragment with one, sculpted, rounded polished surface, part of offering stand (?); inscribed with Horus name of Khufu: tail of falcon who is standing on serekh "mdjedew."
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2384 debris. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.