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Nubian
Meroitic Period
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, W268 before door block
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 21 x 16 cm (8 1/4 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23.875
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionPolished black ware. Incised decoration on rim and shoulder. Restored by Young. 1932. Body and one additional fragment.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Meroe: Beg. W 268 before doorblock. [Excav. date] January 21, 1932: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.