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Fragment of greywacke triad

Fragment of greywacke triad, portion of wig with vertical striations.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_47.1721
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Sculpture
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Valley Temple (MVT)
  • Material
    Greywacke
  • Dimensions
    Overall: 13.6 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm (5 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaure
  • Date of Register Entry
    2532–2510 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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