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Inlay in the form of an animal skin (?)
Nubian
Classic Kerma
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, Cemetery S, K 1053, Easting: 0.000, Northing: 0.000
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 5 x 2.5 x 0.2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4223b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionThis is one of six ornamental ivory inlay pieces that originally adorned the right side arm at the foot of a wooden (ebony?) bed. It is carved in the form of a symmetrical stylized motif, possibly representing a frog, turtle, or an animal skin.
Details are added by incision and notching.
It is part of a set that includes objects 13.4219-13.4223.
Details are added by incision and notching.
It is part of a set that includes objects 13.4219-13.4223.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, tomb K1053.1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)