Eye inlay
593–568 B.C.
FindspotNuri, Nubia (Sudan)
Object Place for LabelNuri, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueBronze, obsidian, alabaster
DimensionsLength x width x thickness: 9.8 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm (3 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number47.2357
On View
Not on viewClassificationsTomb equipment
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid 8 (Aspelta), room A. 1917: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)
664–270 B.C.
404–353 B.C.
404–353 B.C.
623–568 B.C.
Queen Mernua 623–568 B.C.
555–542 B.C.
519–510 B.C.
555–542 B.C.
Queen Amanitakaye 555–542 B.C.
593–510 B.C.
760–332 B.C.