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Fragmentary triad of Menkaura, Hathor and Nome god
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura
2490–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Valley Temple of Menkaura
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Overall: 81.5 x 62.5 x 33 cm, 204.1 kg (32 1/16 x 24 5/8 x 13 in., 450 lb.)
Case (Painted wooden pedestal ): 77.5 x 51.1 x 63.5 cm (30 1/2 x 20 1/8 x 25 in.)
Mount (Two flat stock rods): 5.1 x 73.7 x 1.3 cm (2 x 29 x 1/2 in.)
Case (Painted wooden pedestal ): 77.5 x 51.1 x 63.5 cm (30 1/2 x 20 1/8 x 25 in.)
Mount (Two flat stock rods): 5.1 x 73.7 x 1.3 cm (2 x 29 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.3147
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFigures of Menkaura, Hathor and a nome god. Fragment only; heads and feet missing; right of central figure, Menkaura, is female figure, Hathor, clutching hand of Menkaura with male Nome god to the left and slightly behind Menkaura; both males wear pleated kilts .
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)