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Amulet: E.169.1921

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Current Location: Gallery 24

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Description

Wedjat eye plaque, with deisgn of crocodiles, lion, cartouche on other side

Measurements and weight

Height: 0.0225 m
Length: 0.033 m
Width: 0.01 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1921) by Oxford Expedition to Nubia (1912-13)

Dating

Meroitic
Production date: circa 750 BC

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.169.1921
Primary reference Number: 52196
Oldadmincategory: A
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 4 October 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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