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Fragments of a plaque
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Anlamani
623–593 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid VI, stairs
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length x width x thickness: 7.4 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-11-35
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionTwo joining fragments of blue faience plaque with an ankh relief on both sides.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid VI, stairs. 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.