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Vertical striations on one side, part of wig.
Provenance
From Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura, 2532–2510 B.C.
Findspot
Giza, Egypt
Dimensions
Overall: 17.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm (6 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 in.)
Accession Number
47.1766
Medium or Technique
Greywacke