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Quiver
Nubian
Meroitic Period
mid-2nd–early 4th century
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia, Meroe; Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Meroe (Beg.)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length x diameter: 42.3 x 10 cm (16 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.963.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Archery, spears, javelins
DescriptionCylindrical quiver with hinged lid and carrying chain. Three bells attached by wire links. Quiver has an incised banded decoration. Eleven of the original (poisoned) arrows as well as eleven arrow points of various material including bone, slate, iron and bronze are included in the photograph.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, west cemetery, tomb W. 122. 1922: excavated by the Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1924: assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.