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Fragment of statuette
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, street between G 5230 N & W
Medium/Technique
Red granite
Dimensions
Other: 5 x 4 x 9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-11-18
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionOne of twelve fragments of seated statuette. Eleven worked, one rough. Close grained red granite with black veining.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, street between G5230 N & W. 1914 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.