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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
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
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.