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Semi-circular tablet
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Aramatelka
568–555 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid XXVI, northwest foundation deposit
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 3.4cm (1 5/16in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number17-4-1160
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionSemi-circular, undecorated tablet from a foundation deposit.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid XXVI (Amanitakaye), northwest foundation deposit. 1917: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.