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Inscribed beaker
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Aspelta
593–568 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid 8 (botm of Aspelta), N.W. corner foundation deposit (NW 31)
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 5.1 x 6.2 cm (2 x 2 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1018
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionThis faience votive cup was found as part of a foundation deposit. It has a light blue glaze that has worn and faded considerably. The base is slightly rounded, and the rim is slightly rolled. It is inscribed on one exterior side with two columns of hieroglyphic text, one of which contains the cartouche of Napatan King Aspelta. There is a chip broken from one edge, and the base is punctured.
Translation of the text;
Col. 1: "The Good God, Aspelta"
Col. 2: "Beloved of Hathor who is in Thebes"
Translation of the text;
Col. 1: "The Good God, Aspelta"
Col. 2: "Beloved of Hathor who is in Thebes"
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, Pyramid 8 (tomb of Aspelta), N.W. corner foundation deposit (NW 31). 1917: 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. (Accession Date: March 1, 1920)