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Fragment of ostrich shell and vessel

84–69 B.C.
FindspotGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueOstrich shells, faience
Dimensions3 x 2.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number16-2-135.1
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects
ProvenanceGebel Barkal PYR II; Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
Beads
690–653 B.C.
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Shrine of the head
Artist Unidentified
20th century
Amulet
712–690 B.C.
Beads
690–653 B.C.
Beads
690–653 B.C.
Beads
2400–1550 B.C.
Ostrich egg
2323–2040 B.C.
Horn protector
about 1700–1550 B.C.