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Inscribedno inscription
Facsimile of the alabaster head of King Menkaure in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Artist
Egyptian, reproduction
Date1942; original Old Kingdom (ca. 2686-2181 BC)
Mediumwax
DimensionsOverall: 16 in. (40.7 cm)
Base: 5 15/16 x 5 15/16 in. (15.1 x 15.1 cm)
Base: 5 15/16 x 5 15/16 in. (15.1 x 15.1 cm)
Classification(s)
- ANCIENT
Credit LineGift of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1944
Terms
- male portrait
- king
- head
Object numberSEG.6
DescriptionThis reproduction was made by Mr. William Young of the staff of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to replace the original when the latter was removed to a place of safety during the period of danger from enemey bombing (1942-1944), Williams College being the principal place to which the Museum treasures were sent.Collections
On View
Not on viewThe New York Times
April 30, 1967