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Sculpture fragment, parallel ridged pattern as found on nemes, and part of sculpted ear. Fine white alabaster
Provenance
From Giza. 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 Khafra, 2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot
Giza, Egypt
Dimensions
Other: 5.6 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Accession Number
14-12-65.82
Medium or Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)