King_Menkaura_(Mycerinus)_and_queen.jpg


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King Menkaura (Mycerinus) and queen

Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura, 2490–2472 B.C.

Findspot: Giza, Egypt

Overall: 142.2 x 57.1 x 55.2 cm, 676.8 kg (56 x 22 1/2 x 21 3/4 in., 1492.1 lb.) Block (Wooden skirts and two top): 53.3 x 180 x 179.7 cm (21 x 70 7/8 x 70 3/4 in.)

Greywacke.

Accession number 11.1738. More information at mfa.org .
Date 2490–2472 B.C.
Source I took this photo in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Author Unknown carver. Photo by Jen
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