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Clay coffin jar
The skeleton found in this jar was that of a child. A flint and a couple of pottery vessels accompanied the body.
Diameter 67.5 x 70.5 cm
At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.
Method of acquisition: Given by the Egyptian Research Account
Old Kingdom
-2686
BCE
-
-2160
BCE
clay Ceramic
Accession number: E.P.549
Primary reference Number: 131166
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Clay coffin jar" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/131166 Accessed: 2024-11-24 05:17:17
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