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Funerary model: E.195.1903

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Seated figure, block-like, only head visible. Details of face worn away, front of nose missing, but carved lips visible. Slight damage to front of figure. White, red, black pigments visible, but significant wear to garment area. Unusual large white circle on top of head. Large vertical crack that runs up the length of the figure on the back, Numerous black markings at bottom of figure, and on underside - the number '65' appears to be written twice, likely a tomb number reference. Loss of paint on wig at sides and back. Dowel hole on base.

Figure from tomb model, upper part

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 5.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1903)

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.195.1903
Primary reference Number: 50807
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 May 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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