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Copper alloy figure of a cow: E.16.1932

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Copper alloy figure of a cow

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Description

Model cow, recumbent, probably representing Hathor.

Measurements and weight

Length: 7 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry

Dating

Circa -400 - Circa -30

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.16.1932
Primary reference Number: 52747
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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