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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Mastaba G 5110
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 24.8 x 7.7 x 2.6 cm (9 3/4 x 3 1/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-12-49.44
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThrone fragment, lotus, falcon- large scale. Four pieces joined. Smith 1957 fig. 3.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Mastaba G 5110. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.