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Triad of King Menkaura (Mycerinus), the goddess Hathor, and the deified Hare nome (reproduction)

Egyptian
Mid 20th century
Cast 1942; original 2490–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza

Medium/Technique Plaster
Dimensions Height x width x depth: 84.5 x 43.5 x 49 cm (33 1/4 x 17 1/8 x 19 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number09.200.1
OUT ON LOAN
On display at Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, since December 4, 1994
ClassificationsReproductions

DescriptionReproduction of a greywacke original group sculpture from the reign of Menkaura (2490-2472 BC) with figures of the king, the goddess Hathor and the Hare nome goddess; perfect condition.
ProvenanceOriginal from the Menkaura Vealley Temple, Giza. Cast for plaster reporoduction made in Boston prior to 1920.