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Foundation deposits

297–284 B.C.
FindspotGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueLead ore
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number20-4-29
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
ProvenanceGebel Barkal Pyramid 15, Southeastern Foundation Deposit. 1920: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
Lead ore
203–186 B.C.
712–653 B.C.
690–664 B.C.
Inscribed lead tablet
568–555 B.C.
Inscribed lead tablet
about 643–623 B.C.
Lead tablet
487–405 B.C.
Foundation deposit
487–405 B.C.
Small lead tablet
643–542 B.C.
Lead(?) tablet
593–510 B.C.