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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
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
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.