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Fragments of lions and ram headed lions
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Shabaka
698–690 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), el-Kurru, Pyramid XV
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height of most complete lion: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number19.2157
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Recreational
DescriptionTwo incomplete lions (cf. 24.1004), plus mane fragments, haunch and base fragments, face fragments, and unidentifiable fragments, from lions or ram headed lions 19-3-233, 19-3-234.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) el-Kurru, pyramid XV. 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.