Limestone head of a woman: E.27.1937

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Limestone head of a woman

Description

Head of a woman, body missing. The woman wears a cap.

Measurements and weight

Length: 6.5 cm

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Ricketts, C. H. and Shannon, C. S.

Dating

Fourth Dynasty
Old Kingdom
-2613 - -2494

Materials used in production

Pink limestone

Techniques used in production

Plastered : Painted

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.27.1937
Primary reference Number: 53567
Oldadmincategory: SU
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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