Fragment of shell
750–250 B.C.
FindspotGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Object Place for LabelGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueShell
Dimensions
h x 2 x 0.4 cm (1/16 x 3/16 in.)
h x 2 x 0.4 cm (1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number20.2388
On View
Not on viewClassificationsOrganic remains
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal Tomb B 501. 1920; Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
1700–1550 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
2323–2040 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
820–800 B.C.
about 690–664 B.C.