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Head of a woman, from triad of Pehenptah
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5–6
2465–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5280 or G 5380, serdab 4-6
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4358
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLimestone head of Amendjefaes, mother of Pehenptah. She wears a rippled broad wig, parted in center, and covering ears. The back and right side of the head is broken off. Joins 13.4330.
De-accessioned per V/C May 14, 1975, full board notified May 15, 1975. Reaccessioned by V/C on 6/24/1987 (V/C).
De-accessioned per V/C May 14, 1975, full board notified May 15, 1975. Reaccessioned by V/C on 6/24/1987 (V/C).
Provenance(Accession Date: December 4, 1913) From Giza. Either G 5280 or G 5380, serdab 4-6.