King Menkaure and queen @smarthistory-art-history

King Menkaure and queen @smarthistory-art-history

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King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and queen, Egyptian, c. 2490–2472 B.C.E. (Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaure), greywacke, 142.2 x 57.1 x 55.2 cm (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

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