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Potrait head ("Reserve head")
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St G 7500 East of Mastaba G 7530-7540; G 7530
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 29.5 x 20.5 x 17.5 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Other: thickness at neck: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Other: thickness at neck: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.2010
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBattered "reserve head" in white limestone; most of face missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Street G 7500 East of Mastaba G 7530-7540; G 7530 Room A. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.