Painted limestone head of an Old Kingdom woman

This painted limestone head of a woman was found in the mud brick mastaba Tomb of Nikhasutnisut (G 7911), Giza. Found among the debris of a pit, during the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition of 1930/31, the head of the woman measures at 9.2 cm high and 6.8cm wide. She is broken at the shoulder and collar bone and dates from the 5th Dynasty, c. 2500–2350 B.C.

Summary:

Painted limestone head of a woman
Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty, c. 2500–2350 B.C.
Tomb of Nikhasutnisut (G 7911), Eastern Cemtery, Giza.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 31.779