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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 and pieces in pit G 5211 A
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 5.9 x 2.4 x 0.9 cm (2 5/16 x 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-12-49.19
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThrone fragment, one painted black borderline.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. G 5110. Mastaba G 5110, serdab offering room and space in front of mastabas also two pieces in pit G 5211A. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.