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
Height: 4.9 cm
Length: 9 cm
Width: 3.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville
Accession number: E.GA.2698.1943
Primary reference Number: 57113
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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