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Cup
Nubian
Napatan, reign of Akharitene (Akhratan)
353–340 B.C.
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia, Nuri, Pyr XIV, tomb of Akhratan, NE cnr deposit, NE 10
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x diameter (of mouth): 7 x 6.2 cm (2 3/4 x 2 7/16 in.)
Diameter of bottom: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Diameter of bottom: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1007
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionCup. Faience; light blue glaze; nearly gone. Incised line around top edge. Contains remains of some dried up liquid.
ProvenanceFrom Sudan, Nubia, Nuri, Pyramid XIV, tomb of Akhratan, NE corner deposit, NE 10.