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Unidentified archaeological photographer 
[Greywacke triads, Menkaure valley temple, S magazines, corridor III 4, Giza Plateau] 
1908, 12 July (taken) 1931 (published) 
  
Gelatin siulver print 
Internet - Original source ill-defined 
 
LL/112356 
  
Found during excavations at the Giza Plateau excated by George Andrew Reisner (American, 1867-1942). There were four complete triads found (MFA Boston 09.200, Cairo JE 46499, JE 40678, and JE 40679).
 
Published in: George A. Reisner, 1931, Mycerinus: The Temples of the Third Pyramid at Giza. (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University), Plate 37.
 
The one on the right at the front is:
 
King Men-Kau-Re, the goddess Hathor and the deified Hare nome
Dynasty 4, reign of Men-Kau-Re, c.2551-2523 BC
Giza, Men-Kau-Re Valley Temple Greywacke
H. 84.5 cm, w. 43.5 cm, d. 49 cm
Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition 09.200 
 

 
  
 
  
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