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Part: E.7.1921

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Carved wooden uraeus serpent, upright with sundisk on head, and a small tenon joint at base. A round hole is visible just above the serpent's head. The surface is exposed plain wood, however there is a general coverage of a white material, but this may not be pigment. Single narrow crack running around head.

Uraeus

Measurements and weight

Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 2.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1921)

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.7.1921
Primary reference Number: 52020
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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