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Inscribed fragment statue base Khafkhufu I
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2551–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7130 x pit
Medium/Technique
Gneiss
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 13.5 x 16.5 cm (3 1/4 x 5 5/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2974
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBase fragment of life-sized, seated statue (?) of Khafkhufu I, inscribed base and rise of right foot.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7130-7140, pit G 7130X [Khafkhufu I tomb is G 7140]. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.