http://collections.mfa.org/collections/315172/objects/rdfENN.Nubian Highlightshttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1514531/resize%3Aformat%3Dfullhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1320635/resize%3Aformat%3DfullAlabastron (bag-shaped vessel) with inlaid gold and silver decoration593–568 B.C.Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), gold, silver, Egyptian blue, carnelian, magnetite, amazonite(a) Alabaster; inscribed; (b) Shoulder decoration of gold filigree work with remains of inlay; neck of vase of silver overlaid with gold decoration and with woven gold wire pendants bearing carnelian, magnetite, and amazonite drops.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/142702/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1030879/resize%3Aformat%3DfullBlack-topped red polished beaker1700–1550 B.C.PotteryBlack-topped redware beaker; slightly flaring at the rim, flat base. Supplementary black band around the body.Ware type: Black-topped red-polished wareVessel type: BeakerReisner's type: III(3a)Profile: Rim type: Base: Surface Condition: Vessel Condition: Decoration: Other:http://collections.mfa.org/objects/141847/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1175275/resize%3Aformat%3DfullBoat stand of King Atlanersa653–643 B.C.Granite gneisshttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/145116/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1662405/resize%3Aformat%3DfullBracelet with image of Hathor250–100 B.C.Gold, enamelHinged bracelet of gold with enamel decoration showing a seated figure of the goddess Hathor and geometrical pattern; two hinges; loop on each end.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/142391/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1515553/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCaliciform beaker with incised and impressed decoration3800–3000 B.C.Potteryhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/560026/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/981893/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDecorated spheroid jar2nd century A.D.PotterySpheroid jar with a short, narrow neck; fineware, decorated with three red and black crocodiles and a duck, scroll band of grapes below. The presence of grapes on the vessel may indicate that it was used primarily for the storage of wine.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/141578/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1662412/resize%3Aformat%3DfullHathor-headed crystal pendant743–712 B.C.Gold, rock crystalCrystal ball amulet surmounted by gold head of Hathor crowned with disc and horns. The ball is bored vertically and has a gold disc at the base on which it stands. Probably contained substances believed to be magical. Ring at back of head. Base loose.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/143587/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1165773/resize%3Aformat%3DfullMiniature dagger1700–1550 B.C.Bronze, ivory, goldBronze dagger with gilded hilt and rivets and ivory pommel.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/400582/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1317465/resize%3Aformat%3DfullPendant with ram-headed sphinx on a column743–712 B.C.Gilded silver, lapis lazuli, and glassLarge amulet of a ram-headed lion sitting on column, with red, green, and blue glass inlays in cloisons of gilt silver. Sphinx lacks one horn, and suspension ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/145866/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1514531/resize%3Aformat%3DfullShawabty of King Taharqa690–664 B.C.Red-brown serpentinized rockThis is a shawabty belonging to King Taharqa.The figure wears a bulging bag (khat) headdress with uraeus and has a long beard. There are ten horizontal lines of incised unframed text on the front of body, it does not extend to the back of the figure. This mummiform shape does not have a back pillar or base. Here the hands are opposed resting on the chest. In each hand the figure holds a hoe and a cord to a small bag slung over each shoulder. The hoe on the right has a narrow blade and the one on left has a broad blade. This figure is very well made. The ancient Nubians included shawabtys in their tombs only in the Napatan Period, about 750–270 B.C. These funerary figurines are based on Egyptian shawabtys, but differ from them in many features of their iconography. For instance, the known Nubian examples are only from royal tombs. Also, they have unique texts, implements, poses and are known to have the largest number of shawabtys included in one tomb. Their function, it is assumed, was the same as that of the Egyptian shawabty, namely to magically animate in the Afterlife in order to act as a proxy for the deceased when called upon to tend to field labor or other tasks. This expressed purpose was sometimes written on the shawabty itself in the form of a "Shawabty Spell," of which versions of various lengths are known. Shorter shawabty inscriptions could also just identify the deceased by name and, when applicable, title(s). However, many shawabtys carry no text at all. The ideal number of such figurines to include in a tomb or burial seems to have varied during different time periods.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/411220/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1516211/resize%3Aformat%3DfullStatue of King Aspelta593–568 B.C.Granite gneissInscribed down column at back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/145118/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/898048/resize%3Aformat%3DfullStatue of King Senkamanisken643–623 B.C.Granite gneissStanding statue of Senkamanisken with the left foot striding forward and arms at his sides, with the fists clenched. Inscription in column at back. Crown, kilt, sandals and ornaments were originally covered in gold sheet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/145119/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/772005/resize%3Aformat%3DfullStele of King Tanyidamani180–140 B.C.Granite gneissVictory stele of King Tanyidemani. Meroitic inscription both faces and edge.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/145123/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1030890/resize%3Aformat%3DfullVessel in the shape of a bound oryxearly 7th century B.C.Travertine (Egyptian alabaster),Vessel In form of an oryx bound for sacrifice. One piece. Horns of slate inset.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/145582/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/998125/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWinged goddess pectoral743–712 B.C.FaienceAmulets like this one were found in the burials of early Napatan royal women. Made of blue-green glazed faience, they depict a nude, winged, lion-headed goddess crowned with a sun disc and uraeus. The wings bend sharply downward, and on each arm is a uraeus crowned with horns and a sun disc. The identity of he goddess is uncertain. A hieroglyphic inscription runs down the back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/145674/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1822689/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWinged Isis pectoral538–519 B.C.GoldChased gold pectoral representing the winged goddess Isis, shown kneeling with wings outstretched. In her right hand, she holds an ankh, the symbol for "life"; in her left hand she holds what may be the hieroglyph for a sail, the symbol for the breath of life. On her head is a throne, the hierogyph for her name.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/142334/rdf