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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: 2.9 x 3.4 x 0.6 cm (1 1/8 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Other: 2.6 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (1 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Other: 2.6 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (1 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1751.72
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThree thin exterior rectilinear fragments, possibily from base of sculpture. Each has one large flat surface.
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.