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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, surface debris in front of pit G 2370 B and abou
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 12.3 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm (4 13/16 x 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2120
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThrone fragment, three hieroglyphs of cartouche, incised: Kha sign; F; and one sign incomplete. Facing left.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, surface debris in front of pit G 2370 B and about G 2382 A, and in G 2382 A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.