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Limestone relief of Hapi: E.GA.3147.1943

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Limestone relief of Hapi

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Description

Hapy fecundity figure, fragment. Hapi was the god of the inundation (flood). He was often shown in double form wearing symbols of Upper and Lower Egypt.

Measurements and weight

Length: 26 cm
Width: 24.5 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

New Kingdom
Circa -1295 - Circa -1069

Materials used in production

also identified as sandstone Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.3147.1943
Primary reference Number: 57577
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 October 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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