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Sandstone head of a ruler: E.GA.6502.1943

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Sandstone head of a ruler

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Description

Head of male figure, fragment, broken at neck, back missing. This figure probably represents a ruler of the 11th Dynasty: the style of carving is still reminiscent of the Old Kingdom and First Intermediate Period, as opposed to the 'realistic' style seen later.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 5.5 cm
Length: 11 cm
Width: 6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville

Dating

12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
Circa -2055 - Circa -1650

Materials used in production

Sandstone

Techniques used in production

Carved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.6502.1943
Primary reference Number: 60086
Oldadmincategory: SU 1

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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

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