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Fragments of limestone statue

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 4511

Two fragments of painted limestone statuette, male figure, head with part of [proper] left shoulder, and part of base with front of both feet; black wig (covers ears), traces of blue necklace, traces of red paint on face, shoulder and feet, black paint on upright back and base; face battered. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_15-1-27
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 4511, offering chamber, beside N column
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: head and back: 13.5 cm; feet and base: 7 cm Width: head and back: 8.5 cm; feet and base: 14 cm Length: head and back: 15.5 cm; feet and base: 15.5 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/15/1915

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 4511

    • Site Name Western Cemetery