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Statuette
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2347 a C (= G 5564 A)
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Height: 18.0 cm (7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.1320
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionWood. Statuette of a man, short wig, short kilt, hands at side. Set in separate wooden base.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2347 a C (= G 5564 A) . August 1935: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1937: accessioned by the MFA.