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Copper alloy figurte of Amun: E.4.1939

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Copper alloy figurte of Amun

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Description

Amun, striding. Amun rose to prominence during the New Kingdom at Thebes. Different aspects of the cult of Amun were celebrated at the temples now in modern day Karnak and Luxor.

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Dating

Late Period
Circa -664 - Circa -332

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.4.1939
Primary reference Number: 53682
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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