Result 22 of 122
This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. 1933 (?): Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Fragment of alabaster statueFindspot: Western Cemetery, S of mastaba G 2370, surface debris (?)
2520–2494 B.C.
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions/Weight: Other: 8.7 x 5.7 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Classification: Sculpture
Description: Fragment of alabaster royal statue (sculpted polished surface), part of left chest with portion of nemes lappet; does not belong with 34.52a.
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Selected Published References:
Markowitz, Yvonne J., Joyce L. Haynes, and Rita E. Freed. Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids: Highlights from the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Expedition. Boston: MFA Publications, 2002, p. 54, cat. 3. Smith, William Stevenson. A History of Egyptian Sculpture and Painting in the Old Kingdom. London: Oxford University Press, 1946, p. 34. Smith, William Stevenson. Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1960 (6th ed.), p. 42.
Markowitz, Yvonne J., Joyce L. Haynes, and Rita E. Freed. Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids: Highlights from the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Expedition. Boston: MFA Publications, 2002, p. 54, cat. 3. Smith, William Stevenson. A History of Egyptian Sculpture and Painting in the Old Kingdom. London: Oxford University Press, 1946, p. 34. Smith, William Stevenson. Ancient Egypt as Represented in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1960 (6th ed.), p. 42.
Remarks: MFA 34.52b may be any one of a number of poorly described (in object register) fragments of alabaster statues found in area E and S of G 2370, or it may be an unregistered fragment.
