King Taharqa, ruler of Egypt and Kush, was the first Kushite pharaoh to be buried in a tomb at Nuri, cemetery of the captital city, Napata. During the Napatan Period, the adoption of pyramid tombs and objects such as shabtis reflect the extent of Egyptian influence on Napatan culture. The objects in this display were excavated in the royal pyramids at Nuri, and date to the Napatan period.*
*From a signboard next to the objects.
Was wondering for a moment, then saw the tag Ashmolean.
I haven’t had the opportunity to travel that far
if that is a picture of the royal family Cherie… why did they need to build such big pyramids…
nicely frame….peter:)
LOL
That’s Royalty for you 
Some of them were very small and most were easily offended.
LOL that is Royalty for you
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napata
It always blows my mind how old things are. I once saw an exhibition on Nefertiti and family. Very impressive
It is amazing that the pyramids are still standing!!
Looks like a chess set!
Now you come to mention it, it does!
Glad to know they’re all safe in Oxford!
They were given to the museum by the Government of Sudan.