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Royal sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Tenple, I-301
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 4.1 x 6.8 x 4.3 cm (1 5/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1794
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragment with one sculpted, polished surface, incised vertical lines follow slight curvature of piece, from wig.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, I-301. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.