Vessel in the Shape of a Bound Oryx, Meroe (Sudan), early 7th century BCE, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 24.879. — Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · 24.879
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Vessel in the Shape of a Bound Oryx, Meroe (Sudan), early 7th century BCE, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 24.879.
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ImagePrinted p. 148, cat. 79 (supplied scan PDF p. 146)
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Vessel in the Shape of a Bound Oryx

early 7th century BCE · Meroe (Sudan)

Ancient · artifact

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Vessel in the Shape of a Bound Oryx. early 7th century BCE; travertine (Egyptian alabaster); Meroe (Sudan).

Original catalogue wording

Catalogue no. 79: Vessel in the Shape of a Bound Oryx. early 7th century BCE; travertine (Egyptian alabaster); Meroe (Sudan).

Date: early 7th century BCE
Object type: Ceramics & vessels
Recorded place: Meroe (Sudan)
Holding institution: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession: 24.879
Image locator: Printed p. 148, cat. 79 (supplied scan PDF p. 146)