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Fragment of the altar of Taharqa
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Taharqa
690–664 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, Circular Well B-1000
Medium/Technique
Light gray Granite
Dimensions
Other: 6.2 x 8 x 3.6 cm (2 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.17108.6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
DescriptionOne flat surface with rectangular incised. Part of altar of Taharka. See Documentation.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, circular wall B-1000. 1916: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan. (Accession date: August 7, 2015)