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Fragment of seated male statue

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7143, 7142

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Content: 22 x 17.8 x 8.5 cm (8 11/16 x 7 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-3-213
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionFragment of torso of seated statue of a man. Includes part of the neck and wig. Detail of sash with tied knot and handle of knife sticking out of sash. Traces of red paint on the shin.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7143, G 7142 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.