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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5412 debris in room

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Other: 4 x 5.5 x 2.1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1751.65
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionSculpture fragment with distinctive ridge pattern. Possibly from kilt or lappet.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. G 5412 debris in room. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.