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Fragment of a plaque

Nubian

Meroitic Period, reign of unknown ruler

A.D. 30–175

Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. West), Pyr. 125

Medium/Technique Silver

Dimensions .95 x 1.0 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)

Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Accession Number22-2-490a

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East

ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Fragments

DescriptionFragment : End of a plaque (?), with diamond patern, but (?) diamonds see 22-2-489 patina thicker on concaved side (outside?) than on convexed side (inside?)

ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg. West) Pyr. 125, 1922: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.