Colossal statue of King Menkaura (Mycerinus)
2490–2472 B.C.
FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsOverall: 243.8 x 115.6 x 83.8 cm (96 x 45 1/2 x 33 in.)
Other (head): 37.5 x 47cm (14 3/4 x 18 1/2in.)
Weight: Approximately 5000 LBS as restored.
Other (head): 37.5 x 47cm (14 3/4 x 18 1/2in.)
Weight: Approximately 5000 LBS as restored.
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number09.204
On View
On viewClassificationsSculpture
Collections
(Accession Date: May 17, 1909)
760–343 B.C.
1184–1153 B.C.
1991–1783 B.C.
2490–2472 B.C.
2490–2472 B.C.
2490–2472 B.C.
2490–2472 B.C.
2520–2494 B.C.
2585–2560 B.C.