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Painted Wooden Shield Model: E.17.1907

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Painted Wooden Shield Model

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Description

Model of a cowhide covered shield; wood covered with plaster which is painted black and white, small hole at base

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.55 cm
Height: 11.8 cm
Width: 7.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1907) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

Middle Kingdom
-2119 - -1794

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Painted

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.17.1907
Primary reference Number: 50967

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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