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Clay rattle of a woman giving birth: E.86.1914

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Current Location: Gallery 19

Titles

Clay rattle of a woman giving birth

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Female figure, in childbirth (?). probably used during childbirth.

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.5 cm
Width: 6 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1914) by Egypt Exploration Fund

Dating

Circa 100 - Circa 150

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Moulded

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.86.1914
Primary reference Number: 51735
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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