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Fragments of ebony
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Amanikhatashan
A.D. 62–85
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Beg. North, Pyramid XVIII, chamber A
Medium/Technique
Ebony
Dimensions
46.0 cm (18 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21-3-693b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsOrganic remains
Description3 pieces of ebony sticks (2 fittings) part of staff ? c- missing (but see 21-3-693 for detail on a)
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. North, Pyramid XVIII. 1921: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.