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Fragments of limestone statue of man

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 4630

[Fragments of limestone statue, standing male figure]; a) head of small white limestone statuette, fits 14-3-3; short wig covers ears; considerably weathered, about one-third gone; b) feet and [base] of [same statuette], only to ankles, fits 14-3-3; a little red paint remains on toes of both feet. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-1-27
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Street between mastabas G 4630 and G 4530, nearest G 4630
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 21.2604
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3 - Dynasty 8
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/08/1914
  • Remarks
    14-1-27 (head and base fragments) + 14-3-3 (body) accessioned as MFA 21.2604.
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 2

  • G 4530

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

  • G 4630

    • Site Name Western Cemetery