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Cylinder seal inscribed for King Khafra (Chephren)
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra (Chephre
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, room J1
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Length x diameter: 4.4 x 2 cm (1 3/4 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.962
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSeals
DescriptionNames and titles of Khafra (Chephren); oxydized; broken and mended.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)