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Horn protector
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K2100
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height x diameter (max.): 3.2 x 3.0 cm (1 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1447
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionThese two fitted pieces of ivory form a cylidrical horn protector with concave sides.
It shows some small cracking and slight flaking of the exterior surface.
Such items were placed over the tips of animal horns (especially those of rams) to protect people from injury.
It shows some small cracking and slight flaking of the exterior surface.
Such items were placed over the tips of animal horns (especially those of rams) to protect people from injury.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K2100. January, 1914: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan; 1920: Received by the MFA.
(Accession date: March 1, 1920)
(Accession date: March 1, 1920)