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Fragment of sun disc
Nubian
Meroitic Period
Queen, 84–69 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, PYR III
Medium/Technique
Blue faience
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 8.8 x 3.1cm (2 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 1/4in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-2-276
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionFragment of tile, sun disc and uraeus relief, flat on back, cylindrical hole through disc for attachment, bluish and white-bodied, green, glazed faience, faded and chipped in two pieces.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal Pyr III. 1916: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.