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Calcite vessel with monkeys
Jar, squat, with two monkeys on outside in relief. Used as an eye-paint jar.
Height: 2.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE
Dynasty 12
-1976
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-1794
mineral Calcite
Accession number: E.266.1939
Primary reference Number: 53962
Oldadmincategory: S
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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