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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit 5223 A

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Other: 9 x 14.4 x 4.5 cm (3 9/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1753.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionTwo joined fragments from right shoulder. Traces of yellow(?) paint. Note a,b,c do not join; d is not present.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Pit 5223A. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.