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Triad of Penmeru
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2197
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 120 x 117 x 40 cm, 391.45 kg (47 1/4 x 46 1/16 x 15 3/4 in., 863 lb.)
Weight: 1268 lb. (1268 lb.)
Weight: 1268 lb. (1268 lb.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1504
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHead of right figure missing; figures have short skirts to above knees, with loop fastened belt; inscriptions at feet of each figure. Representing Pen-meru in three Ka forms, left head without headdress, center head with large wig each in traditional pose with clenched fist and figure's left leg forward. Color remaining in parts.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2197. 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)
(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)