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Head fragment of travertine statue of Khafre

Details

  • ID
    MMA_26.7.1392
  • Department
    Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Khafre Pyramid Complex (?)
  • Material
    Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
  • Dimensions
    H. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in)
  • Credit Line
    MMA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
  • Object owned by
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Notes
    Formerly MacGregor Collection. Purchased by Lord Carnarvon at MacGregor sale (Sotheby's, 1922, lot 255). Carnarvon Collection, purchased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art from Almina, Countess of Carnarvon, 1926. Edward S. Harkness Gift.

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G II-a

    • Site Name Khafre Pyramid Complex

Institutions 1