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Fragment of gneiss statue, one smooth polished surface.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_47.2002
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Valey Temple (MVT / I 301 sub)
  • Material
    Gneiss
  • Dimensions
    Overall: 5.1 x 2 x 6.9 cm (2 x 13/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom
  • Date of Register Entry
    2465–2323 B.C.
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

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