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Oval basin
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Malowiebamani (?)
463–435 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid 32 (Queen Akhrasan), stairs in entrance
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 37.7 cm (5 1/2 x 14 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.4778
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis is a somewhat bulky, oval-shaped basin fashioned of a coarse red clay fabric. The base is flat and splays out slightly at some edges because of the rough modeling. The rim is plan and unworked; near the midpoints of the two longer sides, however, the upper surface of the rim is notched with slanted incised lines. The sides are generally straight. The rim and base show some chipping.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, Pyramid 32 (tomb of Queen Akhrasan), stairs in entrance. 1918: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; (Accession Date: September 1, 2006)