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Cylinder seal: E.141.1891

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 20

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Cylinder seal

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Description

Hematite cylinder, inscribed with cartouche of King Sahure

Measurements and weight

Length: 1.6 cm
Width: 9 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1891) by Robertson Smith, W., Professor

Dating

5th Dynasty, Reign of Sahure
Old Kingdom
Circa -2487 - Circa -2475

Materials used in production

Hematite

Techniques used in production

Carved

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.141.1891
Primary reference Number: 49353
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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