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750–250 B.C.
FindspotGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Object Place for LabelGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueFaience, blue glaze, bottom unglazed, red body
DimensionsL x W x Th. 3.4 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number16-2-246
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal Grave 503. 1916: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
Inlay (?) fragment
750–250 B.C.
750–250 B.C.
750–250 B.C.
750–250 B.C.
Spinning weight
750–250 B.C.
Ram head
750–250 B.C.
Plaque
750–250 B.C.
Tile fragment
750–250 B.C.