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Four apes supporting ram-headed animal
Nubian
Napatan Period
712–690 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Beg. S, S127
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Other: 3.7 x 1.7 cm (1 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.12074
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionFour apes supporting a plaque on which is a ram-headed animal wearing the sun-disc, behind this animal is the figure of Horus hawk which outstretched wings. The tip of which support the sun-disc on the animal 's head. Between tha hawk's head and the sun-disc is a ring for suspension.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe Beg S127. 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.