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Rectilinear fragment

Nubian
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B514

Medium/Technique Dark green gray stone
Dimensions Other: 10 x 3.2 x 4.6 cm (3 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-4-112.3
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionOne rectilinear fragment with two polished rectilinear surfaces. One incised groove. Same object as 19-12-29 and 19-12-28. Same unusual material surface is dark green gray color often with a crackled texture. All incised marks are very finely executed and very crisp.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B514 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.