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Animal figurine
Nubian
C-Group
2400–1700 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Dakka, Cemetery 101, Grave 6
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.2 cm (2 5/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number101/6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThe torso and part of the head of a quadraped. Part of the head, the tail, the front legs, and part of the left rear leg are missing. Some red pigment is present on the back.
ProvenanceFrom Dakka (ASN 101/6 ). 1910: excavated by Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition for the Archaeological Survey of Nubia; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the Egyptian government.