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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris of water channel E of mastaba G 2370

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 5.9 x 5.7 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1163.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionOne of three sculpted, polished surface fragments. Part of right shin.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Debris of water channel E of mastaba G 2370. 1933: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.