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Khafra or Menkaura royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 1.7 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm (11/16 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2079
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTip of uraeus from headdress of colossal statue, possibly from that of Menkaura. Two incised circles for eyes on either side of head.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.