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Fragment of beaded cloth

Nubian
Classic Kerma
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K III grave 319

Medium/Technique Faience, cloth
Dimensions Length x width: 3 x 1.9 cm (1 3/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1284
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThis is a small fragment of cloth with ring beads woven on it. There are also several loose ring beads.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Kerma, K III grave 319. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.