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Head of Seshemnefer II

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2200 B (=5080)

Medium/Technique Granite
Dimensions Height: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1487
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionRed granite head from life-size statue with traces of red paint on iris of eyes, probably of Seshem-Nofer.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2200 B (=5080). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1912: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)