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Iron spike

Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Atlanersa
653–643 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Nuri, Pyramid 60, Chamber

Medium/Technique Iron and gold
Dimensions Length: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number18-2-307
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTools and equipment

DescriptionOne iron spike with gold attached.
ProvenanceFrom Nuri, Pyramid 60, Chamber. 1918: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.