Nubian Winged Isis found in Nuri, Sudan (Nubia)

From Nuri, pyramid 10 (tomb of Amaninatakelebte). 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the division of finds with the government of Sudan. (Accession date: March 1, 1920) Chased gold pectoral representing the winged goddess Isis, shown kneeling with wings outstretched. In her right hand, she … Continue reading Nubian Winged Isis found in Nuri, Sudan (Nubia)