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Stelae: E.256.1900

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 20

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Description

Round topped, inscribed

Measurements and weight

Depth: 5 cm
Height: 29.2 cm
Width: 19.3 cm

Find spot

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1900)

Dating

1st Dynasty
Early Dynastic Period
Circa -3000 BC - Circa -2890 BC

Materials used in production

Limestone

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hm kA r-t
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.256.1900
Primary reference Number: 50274
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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