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Cylinder sheath of King Aspelta
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Aspelta
593–568 B.C.
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia, Nuri, Pyramid 8
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 11.3 x 3.1 cm (4 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.339a-b
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Function unknown
DescriptionGold cylinder sheath. a) Lower part and base complete, inscribed with a goddess with outspread wings and with inscriptions including the cartouches of Aspelta. Rosette on base. B) Upper part, crushed, showing three registers in relief; top uraeae, center rams and sun discs, below lotus flowers.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, pyramid 8 (tomb of Aspelta). 1917: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of the Sudan.
(Accession date: March 1, 1921)
(Accession date: March 1, 1921)