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Eyebrow inlay from coffin
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of unknown ruler
404–353 B.C.
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia, Beg. S XIX
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
24.9 cm (9.8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.865
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Coffins and sarcophagi
DescriptionBronze eyebrow, left. Part of pair of eyes with the complete left and right eyes and two eyebrows: Left eyebrow 24.865; complete left eye is 24. 866; and complete right eye is 24. 870, right eyebrow 24.868. From wooden coffin.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Meroe, Pyr. S XIX [Excav. date] Mar. 1921