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Clay figure of a rider: E.124.1904

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay figure of a rider

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Description

Rider, holding palm branch. Possibly a Persian, the branch suggests a festival participant.

Measurements and weight

Length: 7.75 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1905) by Egypt Exploration Fund

Dating

Roman
201 - 300

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Modelled

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.124.1904
Primary reference Number: 50938
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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