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Fragment of grinding stone (?)
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Aspelta
593–568 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid VI, southwest (5) foundation deposit
Medium/Technique
Conglomorate
Dimensions
Overall: 9.7 x 18.7 x 42.8 cm (3 13/16 x 7 3/8 x 16 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number17-4-433
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionGrinder.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid VI, southwest (5) foundation deposit. 1917: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.