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Rectangular tablet

Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Analmaaye
542–538 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid XVIII, southeast foundation deposit

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 1.6cm (1 1/4 x 5/8in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2294
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionRectangular, undecorated tablet from a foundation deposit.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid 18 (Analmaaye), southeast foundation deposit. 1917: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)