Advanced Search 
Painted green glass vessel from Meroë
Egyptian
Greco-Roman Period
A.D. 1st century
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: D. base piece 8+ cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.11758
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
Description6 pieces (and a few small chips) of a clear green glass cup painted in several colors on outside of bottom and sides: light green, yellow, two shades of rose, brown and white. On bottom: Sphinx or king's head with Atef crown inside flower garland.
Around side badly preserved priest before god and Nefertum on lotus. Hellenistic- Roman style.
Around side badly preserved priest before god and Nefertum on lotus. Hellenistic- Roman style.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: Probably all originally in Meroe: Beg. N 5 (Prince Arikankarer, 25-41 A.D.) although some pieces carried by tomb robbers to Beg. N 13, Naqrinsan(?) (155-133 B.C).