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Fragmentary limestone servant statue

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2088, G 2235, G 2232, G 2241

Upper part of white limestone servant statue; figure kneeling on right knee, wearing short wig covering ears and short [kilt]; broken in five pieces and mended, nose broken off, forearms and hands and feet missing,. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: ca 1:5

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_39-4-1
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Debris E of G 2235 (torso and fragments); debris N of G 2232 (head)
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    Height: 23.4 cm Width: 13 cm Length: 16.4 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 39.834
  • Date of Register Entry
    04/02/1939, 04/05/1939
  • Remarks
    Torso and fragments found on April 2, head found on April 5
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Full Bibliography

  • Roth, Ann Macy. A Cemetery of Palace Attendants. Giza Mastabas 6. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1995, fig. 85, pl. 130c.