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Fragments of a non-royal sculpture
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pits G 2320 and G 2330 X
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 8.4 x 13.9 x 5 cm (3 5/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12-10-8.7
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragments of fine alabaster statuette with apron. Six fragments glued together, one smooth and sloping surface joining to rough unfinished area followed by another smooth curved surface with incised curved line. Body part?
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Some in pit G 2320 W and some in pit G 2330 X. 1912 : Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.