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Foundation deposit-lead ore

362–342 B.C.
Findspotel-Kurru, Nubia (Sudan)
Object Place for Labelel-Kurru, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueLead ore
Dimensions2.1 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm (13/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number19.2937
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
ProvenanceFrom el-Kurru, Pryamid I. 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.
Foundation deposits
297–284 B.C.
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.