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Khufu sculpture fragment
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2520–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, N of subsidiary pyramid GI-a
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 7.5 x 2.7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2711
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBase of statue with fragments of feet; cartouche of Khufu.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, N of subsidiary pyramid GI-a. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.