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Fragment of alabaster statue

Fragment of clear alabaster statuette, front of [chest] (?); finely modeled and polished. Illustration: No

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_14-11-72
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    In front of G 5230 W [(= mastaba)], strip V
  • Material
    Alabaster
  • Dimensions
    Length: greatest: 8 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 14.1683
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafre
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/19/1914
  • Mentioned in entry
    Ahmed Tamain
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 5230

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 3

People 1

Modern People

  • Ahmed Tamain

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