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Seated statue of Nishepsesnisut
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, mastaba G 4410, chapel, room O2, serdab 1
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 38 x 11.5 x 23cm (14 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 9 1/16in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.352
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLimestone. Seated statuette of Nishepsesnisut. Short wig covers ears, right hand closed, left open on knee. Inscribed on both sides of seat in hieroglyphs, Nishepsesnisut. Traces of red color on skin and black on wig and seat.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, mastaba G 4410, chapel, room O2, serdab 1. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.