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Fragments of rusted iron
Nubian
Napatan Period
284 B.C.–A.D. 275
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, PYR XIII
Medium/Technique
Iron
Dimensions
19.5 x 1.8 cm (7 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-2-428a-e
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing
Descriptiona) rod (in three pieces, b) 3 fragments of smaller cylinder zod 9not fitting) and larger piece of a similar rod, c) iron knife--tang broken--much rusted, d) fragment of about 12 arrowheads, some stuck together, e) looped band broken
ProvenanceGebel Barkal; PYR XIIII; Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.