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Fragments of an amphora
Nubian
Meroitic Period
99–50 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, Pyramid 4
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 21.9 cm (7 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.3527
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionFive fragments of an amphora, including handle, neck, and shoulder, red ware, wheel made.
ProvenanceFrom Gebel Barkal, pyramid 4. 1916: 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.
(Accession date June 12, 2008)
(Accession date June 12, 2008)