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Inlay of a hyena

Nubian
Classic Kerma
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, Cemetery S, K 1053, Easting: 0.000, Northing: 0.000

Medium/Technique Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm (4 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4221b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionOne of five hyenas that formed the bottom row of a panel at the foot of an ebony (?) bed. Belongs with 13.4219-20 and 13.4222-3.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, tomb K1053. 1913:excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.