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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, N of subsidiary pyramid GI-a; Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 9.3 x 2.5 cm (1 x 3 11/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2689
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionKnee and leg fragment of Khufu (?) statuette. Associated in HU-MFA Expedition photo with 25.1509a- b and 13.3448. Also related to 24.2711.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. N of subsidiary pyramid GI-a. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.