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Nubia
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Object Place: Sudan (Nubia); Findspot: Kerma, Sudan (Nubia), K X B-195
Medium/Technique
Mica
Dimensions
Length: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1754
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNumerous fragments of rectangular plaques punctured in diamonds. Was found at the head of EC. One piece on band (decayed), a strip about 14 cm long and 3 cm wide, cut out to form two rows of lozenges, each of nine whole and two half lozenges in a plain border. Field #: 14-3-360. Publication Book: pg. 277 #14.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K X B-195, March 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.