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Ornament: E.GA.2904.1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

"Fragment, Bes, with bow and arrow". Corner, framed by raised border with partial image of Bes (?) with drawn bow and arrow. Scratched surface, broken at side and at top above the head. Scratched on back. Two labels attached. Ink number. Crack continues onto bottom of object. Shiny surface, Doubtful authenticity.

Fragment of relief, with Bes with bow and arrow

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.5 cm
Length: 16.4 cm
Width: 4.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Egypt ⪼ Egypt

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.2904.1943
Primary reference Number: 57332
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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