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Vessel fragment decorated with marsh scene
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K1600 C4 & C5
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 cm (5 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1255
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionShoulder fragment; blue glaze outside; painted with flying birds and flowers. 2 left pieces found in 1600 C4 and one right piece found in 1600 C5.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Kerma, K1600 C4 & C5. January, 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.