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Funerary cone: E.27.1935

Current Location: In storage

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Complete funerary cone fragment, inscribed with cartouches of Ramesses III; ; probably fake (cf. Aldred article and also the length and shape of the 'cone')

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.5 cm
Length: 4.5 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Stevenson, J. J., trustees of

Dating

20th Dynasty
Reign of Ramesses III
Circa -1184 - Circa -1153

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Impressed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.27.1935
Primary reference Number: 53505
Oldadmincategory: P

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 19 May 2015

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

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