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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
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.