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Babaef represented as a scribe
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 4–early Dynasty 5
2472–2458 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 5230, pit G 5221 A
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 36 x 25.2 x 19 cm (14 3/16 x 9 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.931a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of seated scribe inscribed on front of base for the official Babaef.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 5230 (actually from pit G 5221 A, entrance to chamber [separated]). 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
(Accession date: March 1, 1921)
(Accession date: March 1, 1921)