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Fragments of gold

Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Tanwetamani (?)
664–653 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid 59, Room A

Medium/Technique Gold
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number18-2-273
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionFour fragments of gold foil. Bagged with 18-2-349a, 18-2-592.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, Pyramid 59 (Queen Malaqaye), Room A. 1918: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.