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Fragmentary Face of King Khafre
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Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
Rights: Public Domain
Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Edward S. Harkness Gift 1926
Title: Fragmentary Face of King Khafre
Description:
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4.
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