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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, surface debris in front of pit G 2370 B and abou
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 4.7 x 7.6 x 1.2 cm (1 7/8 x 3 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2125
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFlat fragment with one curved edge, other edge broken. Part of top surface is smooth with riged carving probably from wig or lappet.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, surface debris in front of pit G 2370 B and about G 2382 A, and in G 2382 A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.