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Applique with incised hieroglyphic text
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Aryesbokhe
A.D. 215–225
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. N), Pyramid 16
Medium/Technique
Silver
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.17073
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionThis silver plaque once formed part of an elaborately decorated horse harness. It is decorated with raised relief hieroglyphs reading "ankh-was-neb", "All life and dominion."
ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg. N), pyramid 16 (tomb of Aryesbokhe). 1921: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.