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Eye inlay
Nubian
Likely Napatan Period
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid LIX
Medium/Technique
Bronze, alabaster, stone, Egyptian blue
Dimensions
Length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.857a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsOrganic remains
DescriptionOne of a pair of inlays in the shape of eyes. Comprised of bronze rim (now corroded), alabaster ball, and black stone pupil. Both complete.
For the other eye inlay in this pair see also 21.857b.
For the other eye inlay in this pair see also 21.857b.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, Pyramid LIX. February 1918: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1921)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1921)