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690–653 B.C.
FindspotMeroe (Beg. South), Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueFaience/ ostrich egg shells
Dimensions2.4 x .5 cm (15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number21.12205
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg. South) Grave 175. 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
Amulet
Amulet
712–690 B.C.
Beads
Beads
2400–1550 B.C.
Amulet
A.D. 266–283
Beads
Beads
712–690 B.C.
Beads
Beads
712–593B.C.
Beads
Beads
Bead
743–542 B.C.
Bead
664–593 B.C.
Disc beads
Disc beads
743–653 B.C.
Beads
Beads
664–568 B.C.
Beads
Beads
2400–1550 B.C.
Ostrich egg
Ostrich egg
2323–2040 B.C.