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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 6010 portico
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 6.6 x 13 x 2.7 cm (2 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.2753
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragment with one smooth flat surface borken sharp edges and smooth surface. Has an incised hieroglyph (part of ankh sign).
ProvenanceFrom Giza. East of pillars of mastaba G6010 portico. 1925; Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.