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Lamp part
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Arkamani–qo (Ergamenes
270–260 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. S.), Tomb 6
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
6.0 x 7.0 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.); stem: 6.0 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.12176
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
DescriptionPointed (ivy leaf?), broken from some object, possibly the flame guard of a lamp.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Meroe (Beg. S.), Tomb 6. 1921: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.