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Plaster coffin fragments: E.GA.3009.1943

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Plaster coffin fragments

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Description

Mask, female. These faces formed the top section of a type of coffin that was popular in Roman Egypt. The facial features and hairstyles of the examples here seem individual. However, such masks were mass produced by pouring plaster in moulds.

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.25 cm
Length: 14.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, R. G. (Major)

Dating

2nd Century, Early
100 - 150

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Mould made

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.3009.1943
Primary reference Number: 57439
Oldadmincategory: M

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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