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Miniature beaker
Nubian
Classic Kerma
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Kerma, Cemetery S, K 1066
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 5.5 x 7.1 cm (2 3/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4076
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionConvex miniature beaker. The base is rounded, and the rim is plain and flaring. It has a thin gray paste. It has a red polished exterior with a black top and supplementary band. The interior is black polished. There is a chip broken off of the rim. It is complete and in good condition.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K 1066. 1913: 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.