Inscribed red jasper tablet
593–568 B.C.
FindspotNuri, Nubia (Sudan)
Object Place for LabelNuri, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueRed jasper
DimensionsOverall: 2.7 x 1.4 x 0.6cm (1 1/16 x 9/16 x 1/4in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number20.687
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArchitectural elements
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid VIII (Aspelta), northwest foundation deposit. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.
593–510 B.C.
593–510 B.C.
510–487 B.C.
664–610 B.C.
623–593 B.C.
568–555 B.C.
643–623 B.C.
487–405 B.C.
643–542 B.C.
643–542 B.C.