Head of male statue, perhaps Babaef
Artwork Details
- Title: Head of male statue, perhaps Babaef
- Period: Old Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 4–5
- Date: ca. 2475–2450 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Giza, Western Cemetery, Mastaba G4813; Shaft C, Harvard-Boston MFA excavations, 1915
- Medium: Granite
- Dimensions: H. 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1964
- Object Number: 64.66.3
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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