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White limestone sphinx; painted red, breast curiously flat, shows ends of lappets of royal wig; head missing, end of pig tail of wig visible on back, rest battered. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-12-6
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Mastaba G 5234, pit Y in forecourt
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 18.7+ cm Width: 13.5+ cm Length: 37.3+ cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/02/1914
  • Mentioned in entry
    Tai Mohamed

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 5234

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 1

People 1

Modern People

  • Tai Mohamed

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