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Jar fragments
Nubian
Meroitic Period
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, W453 (thieves' debris)
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.3388
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionAt least three jars, speckled brown ware, faintly black centered and apparently black polished. Incised decoration outside.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, W453 (thieves' debris). 1923: 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: September 1, 2006)
(Accession Date: September 1, 2006)