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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
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.
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.