Copper alloy cruciform sceptre: E.42.1939

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Copper alloy cruciform sceptre

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Staff

Description

Staff, ceremonial, surmounted by a cross. In Egypt, crosses and the traditional ankh signs were used on Coptic objects such as lamps. As Christianity grew in popularity the more traditional symbols were replaced by those still used today.

Measurements and weight

Height: 29.2 cm

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

400 - 600

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.42.1939
Primary reference Number: 53722
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 October 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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