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Fragment of limestone statue of man

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 4817

Fragment of fine hard yellow limestone statuette, seated male figure, head and torso extending from shoulder to waist (cf. 15-11-63); short wig covering ears; in two pieces, torso damaged, right arm gone, front of right shoulder, right breast and left breast chipped off (not found). Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_15-12-11
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Pit G 4817 A, chamber
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: total: 24.2 cm; torso to neck: 14.4 cm; head: 10.5 cm Width: 15.4 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 30.830
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/04/1915
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 4817

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Published Documents 1

Unpublished Documents 3

Full Bibliography

  • Smith, William Stevenson. Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1960 (6th ed.), p. 56.