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Fragments of gold and glass
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Natakamani
0–A.D. 20
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. N.), Tomb 22
Medium/Technique
Glass, gold
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number22-1-129.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Fragments
DescriptionGravel sized chunks of colored glass; dark blue with gilt, transparent greenish-blue, orange paste, black or dark blue and yellow millefiore.
Also some small bits of faience beads and burned wood. Wrapped in linen separately- small bits of gold foil.
Also some small bits of faience beads and burned wood. Wrapped in linen separately- small bits of gold foil.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Meroe (Beg. N.), Tomb 22. 1922: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.