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Fragment of vessel

653–623 B.C.
FindspotMeroe (Beg. South), Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueAlabaster/stone
Dimensions1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number21.12187
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg. South) Grave 170. 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
538–519 B.C.
Ribbed cylindrical beaker
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Tall shouldered jar
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Pendants
3850–2960 B.C.
820–800 B.C.
Eye inlay
664–653 B.C.
Bearded male head
about 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D.