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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
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.