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Dish: E.GA.2698.1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Carved duck's head and neck, curling back on itself. Possible traces of red pigment? Dowel hole at base, and signs of damage to top of head, bottom of neck, right eye, and termite damage in various places.

Duck's head from toilet dish

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.9 cm
Length: 9 cm
Width: 3.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.2698.1943
Primary reference Number: 57113
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025 Last processed: Friday 18 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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