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Fragments of alabaster statue

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2320 = G 5280, G 2330 = G 5380

Fragments of fine alabaster private statuette with apron [DIAGRAM]: a) largest fragment, left shoulder; b) [two fitting fragments], belt and navel; c) [three] fitting fragments, [portion of inscription on two]; d) minute fragment, [inscribed], and [e)] a number of other fragments. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs.

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_12-10-8
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Some in pit G 2320 (= G 5280) [U], and some in pit G 2330 (= G 5380) [?]
  • Material
    Alabaster
  • Dimensions
    Height: a) 14 cm Length: b) 7 cm; c) 6.5 cm; 7.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Date of Register Entry
    10/12/1912
  • Remarks
    Multiple alabaster statue fragments MFA owned (unaccessioned): 12-10-8.1 (two fragments), 12-10-8.2 (three fragments, c, inscribed), 12-10-8.3 (two fragments, b, navel and belt), 12-10-8.4 (one fragment, a, left shoulder), 12-10-8.5 (two fragments), 12-10-8.6 (two fragments), 12-10-8.7 (six fragments), 12-10-8.8 (two fragments), 12-10-8.9 (one fragment), 12-10-8.10 (two fragments).

Tombs and Monuments 2

  • G 5280

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 5380

    • Site Name Western Cemetery