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Standing figure of Babaef
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, late Dynasty 4–early Dynasty 5
2575–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 5230
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 147.3 x 36.5 x 62.5 cm, 362.9 kg (58 x 14 3/8 x 24 5/8 in., 800 lb.)
Framed (Aluminium pallet base(A)with attaching vertical post in back): 10.2 x 68.6 x 72.4 cm (4 x 27 x 28 1/2 in.)
Framed (Aluminium pallet base(A)with attaching vertical post in back): 10.2 x 68.6 x 72.4 cm (4 x 27 x 28 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.953a-b
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLimestone. Standing figure of Babaef. Head missing. Left arm somewhat weathered. Traces of red color. Broken in two at ankles. Inscribed on base with name and titles.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 5230. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1921: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.