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Clay figure of an unknown animal: E.GA.3092.1943

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay figure of an unknown animal

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Description

Animal form body, with two loops for legs, possibly used as a lamp. This seemingly early figure of an animal is made in an abstract form.

Measurements and weight

Length: 18 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Clay

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.3092.1943
Primary reference Number: 57522
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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