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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
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.