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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Mastaba G 5110 and pit G 5211 A
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 3.9 x 5.5 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.951a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRoughly triangular shaped fragment of left side of face and head, including part of left eye and eyebrow. Joined to three other fragments (21.951e and two with field number 14-12-49b) to form incomplete left side of face.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Mastaba G 5110 Serab offering room and pit G 5211A (alt 14-12-49b). 1921; Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.