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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5412 debris in room

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Other: 2.2 x 4 x 1.1 cm (7/8 x 1 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Other: 1.1 x 3.3 x 0.9 cm (7/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1751.35
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionSix fragments. Five with flat surface as part of throne or base. One with smooth curved surface.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G5412 debris in room. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.