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Cartouche: E.GA.2908.1943

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

"Fragment with incised inscription of Rameses II". Reads: "the living beautiful god, Usermaatre Setepenra, beloved of Thoth". Hole through the middle of the cartouche, traces of red on the surface of the object (unknown material). Incised line running underneath inscription. Recess of the middle of the object. Chipped on one corner of wood (on reverse). chips in the recess, presence of whitish material. Worn down, cracks in the side of the object.

Incised inscription, fragment with cartouche of Rameses II

Measurements and weight

Height: 1 cm
Length: 13.6 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.2908.1943
Primary reference Number: 57336
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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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