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Nubian
Napatan, reign of Akharitene (Akhratan)
353–340 B.C.
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia, Nuri, Pyr XIV, tomb of Akhratan, under NE cnr, NE 3
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x diameter (of mouth): 7.2 x 6.3 cm (2 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
Diameter of bottom: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Diameter of bottom: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1001
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionFaience; greenish blue glaze; much faded and incrusted. Incised line around top edge, otherwise plain.
ProvenanceFrom Sudan, Nubia, Nuri, Pyramid XIV, tomb of Akhratan, under N.E. corner, NE 3.