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Horn protectors
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K321x
Medium/Technique
Ivory, organic remains
Dimensions
Depth x Length: 4.7 x 5.6 cm (1 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1452b
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionThis horn protector is one of a pair discovered together (see object 20.1452a. Its is generally cylindrical in shape with concave sides, which are well smoothed. It is in good condition other than noticable cracks that do not appear to run completely through. A fragment of horn(?) remains in the center.
Such items were placed over the tips of animal horns (especially those of rams) to protect people from injury.
Such items were placed over the tips of animal horns (especially those of rams) to protect people from injury.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K321X. February 1914: 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; 1920: Received by the MFA.
(Accession date: March 1, 1920)
(Accession date: March 1, 1920)