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Mud figure of Osiris: E.20.1901

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Mud figure of Osiris

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Description

Osiris, standing, with blue bead necklace (string of beads).

Measurements and weight

Height: 45 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1901) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

30th Dynasty
Late Period
Circa -0380 - Circa -0343

Materials used in production

mud Clay

Techniques used in production

Moulded

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.20.1901
Primary reference Number: 50358
Oldadmincategory: M
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 June 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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