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Inlay pieces
Nubian
Meroitic Period
A.D. 30–175
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia, Meroe, W 127A
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Other: 3.1 x 2.8 x 0.2 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1025
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionFragments of at least six rectangular inlay pieces. Incised decoration: on each of 5 - 3 squatting deities; on 6th large figure seated on throne. In 53 pieces.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe: W 127, No. 54. February, 1922:excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.