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Straight-sided cup
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Nasakhma to Malowiebamani
468–435 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid 31 (Queen Sakaaye), NW foundation dep.
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 7.3 x 9.1 cm (2 7/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.4381
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionThis cup is made of a reddish clay fabric. It has straight, slightly flaring sides with and plain, unworked rim. It has a wide flat base that was cord-cut or knife-cut, and there are slight finger-hold indentations. Exterior rilling lines are visible. There are no indications of surface treatments.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, Pyramid 31 (tomb of Queen Sakaaye), NW foundation deposit. Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of the Sudan.
(Accession Date: August 18, 2006)
(Accession Date: August 18, 2006)