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Gold bow sheath
Nubian
Meroitic Period
3rd century B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Meroe, W 106
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: D. 0.022 Length: 0.039
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.615
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Archery, spears, javelins
DescriptionGold section of bow sheath. Corrugated sheet with edges soldered together. Rope pattern of twisted gold wire along the top joint.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Meroe [Excav. date] Jan. 1922