Head of male statue, perhaps Babaef

Old Kingdom

ca. 2475–2450 B.C.

Not on view

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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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