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Fragmentary pair statue
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, between G 5230 and G 5220
Medium/Technique
Red Granite
Dimensions
Other: 11.5 x 30.5 x 7 cm (4 1/2 x 12 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1690.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLeft arm and shoulder fragments. Two pieces.
Possibly of Babaef. Field Number 14-11-89 is a total of 18 fragments of a red granite standing pair statue 14-11-89a,b,c,d. Additional pieces of the pair statue are: part of wig and eye of proper left side of head 14-11-118; part of shoulder/arm, proper right 14-11-117; and base 14-11-84.
Possibly of Babaef. Field Number 14-11-89 is a total of 18 fragments of a red granite standing pair statue 14-11-89a,b,c,d. Additional pieces of the pair statue are: part of wig and eye of proper left side of head 14-11-118; part of shoulder/arm, proper right 14-11-117; and base 14-11-84.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, between G 5230 and G 5220. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.