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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000, opposite Ave. G 1
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 6.9 x 11.4 x 2.2 cm (2 11/16 x 4 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2627
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragment with one sculpted, polished surface; convex curve with slight flare on one edge; perhaps belongs with 24-11-813 (?).
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Street G 7000, opposite Avenue G 1. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the divion of finds by the government of Egypt.
(accession date Jan 14, 2005)
(accession date Jan 14, 2005)