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Vessel fragments
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Taharqa
690–664 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Nuri, tomb 35
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x length: 9 x 5.9 cm (3 9/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number17-4-193
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSeveral pieces of a translucent stone pitcher. Some pieces fitting and preserving the handle and sections of the body, which has a thin raised band running around it. Likely goes with 17-4-157.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri 35; 1917 Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition