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Box: E.GA.4365.1943

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Description

Box surmounted with Horus falcon wearing double crown. The box contains some mummified objects, probably an egg or part of a falcon

Measurements and weight

Height: 0.115 m

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Eyes composed of gold (inlay)

Materials used in production

Bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.4365.1943
Primary reference Number: 58849
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 April 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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