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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
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.