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Jackal-headed figure
Son of Horus, jackal headed mummiform figure, standing, rectangular base and feet restored, black resin coating, buried with Nakhtefmut.
Depth: 22.5 cm
Height: 41 cm
Width: 9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1896) by Egyptian Research Account
22nd Dynasty
Third Intermediate period
Production date:
circa
923 BC
Accession number: E.87.1896
Primary reference Number: 49497
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Jackal-headed figure" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/49497 Accessed: 2025-05-12 23:50:11
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