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Ivory inlay fragments
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Shabaka
712–698 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), el-Kurru, Pyramid XV
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Largest mount: 12.5 x 35 cm (4 15/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1034
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionMany pieces of relief scene on panel. Includes papyrus flowers, birds, procession of men and animals, and hieroglyphs, including name of Shabaka. One (19-3-231c) has part of titles of Shabaka with a jackal standard. Two scenes mounted for display (19-3-231e) show men driving animals, palms, lotus plants, birds, and water. Part of 19-3-231e not found. 19-3-231b, f-r not found. See also 24.1035. Illustrated in publication: fig. 20g,f.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) el-Kurru, Pyr. XV. March, 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.