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Royal sculpture fragments
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit 5223 A
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Other: 3.7 x 4.2 x 1.9 cm (1 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
Other: 2.1 x 3.2 x 1 cm (13/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Other: 2.1 x 3.2 x 1 cm (13/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1751.4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
Descriptiona. two joining fragments of convexed ridged surface
b. fragment with convexed ridged surface
b. fragment with convexed ridged surface
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Pit 5223A. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.