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Statuette of King Menkaura (Mycerinus)
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura (Mycer
2490–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height x width: 13.9 x 3.4 cm (5 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.280a-b
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStriding king in shendyt-kilt, name and zigzag decoration inscribed on belt; details incised on kilt; discolored with black. Head, arms missing; right leg restored in plaster and toned to blend. Beautiful work.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)