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.
1070–660 B.C.
2649–2134 B.C.