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Fragments of red granite statue

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 5230

Fragments of red granite statue, seated figure: a) right elbow and upper arm, three fragments. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-11-121a
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Between stones of wall G 5230 S [(= S chapel/serdab)] 2 (SS-2) and 3 (SS-3)
  • Material
    Granite
  • Dimensions
    Height: total: 13 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 14.1699.1
  • Period
    Old Kingdom
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/22/1914
  • Mentioned in entry
    Shiaka
  • Remarks
    One of three statue fragments accessioned as MFA 14.1699.1.
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 5230

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 1

Modern People

  • Shiaka

    • Type Mentioned in entry
    • Nationality & Dates
    • Remarks Expedition worker at Giza.