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Female head of statuette
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7530 and G 7521
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 10.2 x 7.8 cm (3 15/16 x 4 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number30.1461
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFinely featured head and right shoulder of female statuette. Striated wig with evidence of natural hairline beneath. Two ridges in relief on the right shoulder indicate a cloak. Compare Meresankh 30.1457 torso with cloak.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7530 and 7521. 1928: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.