This cup is made of a reddish clay fabric. It has straight sides with and plain, unworked rim. The base has been pulled downward to form a slight foot of sorts. There are no indications of surface treatments. Small vessels such as this cup are common in grave, tomb, and temple contexts where...
Provenance
From Nuri, Pyramid 26 (tomb of Queen Amanitakaye), NW foundation deposit. 1917-1918: 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: August 18, 2006)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Nubian, Napatan Period, reign of Malonaqen, 555–542 B.C.
Findspot
Nuri, Nubia (Sudan)
Dimensions
Overall: 7.2 x 7.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Accession Number
20.4370
Medium or Technique
Pottery