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Fragments of alabaster royal statue

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: Menkaure pyramid temple

Three fitting fragments of alabaster royal statue, possibly part of throne; two flat polished surfaces, with one surface inscribed: portion of cobra (on upper detached piece) with two 'Neb' baskets and hand of 'Ka' sign below; two of three fragments glued together.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_47.2058
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Pyramid Temple ([MPT] GMT)
  • Material
    Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
  • Dimensions
    Overall: 8.3 x 7.6 x 3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 x 1 3/16 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
  • 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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