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Three fragments of spherical tile
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Akinidad
84–69 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, PYR II
Medium/Technique
Blue faience
Dimensions
30 x 1.7 cm (11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-2-174
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Fragments
Descriptionthree fragments white body underside, plain blue, upper side worn and faded, rosette pattern, sunk lines
ProvenanceGebel Barkal PYR II; Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.