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Nubian
about 712–698 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), el-Kurru, Pyramid XV, A & B
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Lengths: 2 and 2.4 cm (13/16 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number19.2121
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Woodworking and stoneworking
Description2 nails.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) el-Kurru, pyramid XV, A & B. 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.