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Throne fragment of Khafra
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Surface debris in front of pit G 2370 B and abou
Medium/Technique
Limestone or alabaster (?) check
Dimensions
Other: 12 x 8 x 2.5 cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2128
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionA small fragment with hieroglyphs executed in sunk relief above an incised register line. The details are very fine. Traces of green and reddish brown pigments are visible. On the lower left front of the fragment is the corner of a rectangular depression.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, surface debris in front of pit G 2370 B and about G 2382 A, and in G 2382 A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.