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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Temple of Pyramid III-a The Queen's Temple
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 3.1 x 4.9 x 1.4 cm (1 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2147
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragemnt of queens statue parallel ridge pattern as found on wig lappets. Giza photo reg 13 2043 - NS (alt# 10-3-00)
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Temple of Pyramid III-a The Menkaura Queens Temple, Stratum 5. 1907: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.