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Sculpture of queen
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra or Menka
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Queen's Temple, Stratum 5
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 2.7 x 4 x 1.4 cm (1 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2160
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionOne sculpted, polished fragment of a hand or foot. Neg #, Alt # : A1025NS.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Temple of Pyramid III a, the Queen's Temple, Strata 5. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.