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Clay Figure of Serapis
Fragment of ceramic with a face on the front.
The bottom edge is broken. Across the front of the fragment, there appears to the remains of coloured slip or paint; pale orange and red are visible. Finger prints are visible on the clay surface in the interior.
Serapis, head only
Depth: 4.8 cm
Length: 9 cm
Width: 6.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1905) by Egypt Exploration Fund
Roman
Circa
70
CE
-
Circa
150
CE
Accession number: E.125.1904
Primary reference Number: 50939
Oldadmincategory: P
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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