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Standing figure of Babaef
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 4–early Dynasty 5
2472–2458 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 5230
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 140.3 x 30.4 x 67.3 cm, 278.05 kg (55 1/4 x 11 15/16 x 26 1/2 in., 613 lb.)
Framed (Aluminium pallet (A) with attaching vertical post): 10.2 x 68.6 x 72.4 cm (4 x 27 x 28 1/2 in.)
Framed (Aluminium pallet (A) with attaching vertical post): 10.2 x 68.6 x 72.4 cm (4 x 27 x 28 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.955a-b
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLimestone. Standing figure of Babaef. Head missing. Somewhat weathered. Broken in two at knees. Name and titles inscribed on base.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 5230. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.