Figure: E.GA.546.1947

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Description

Lion- (or lioness-) headed demon, sitting on a block throne, with traces of white pigment and black resin or bitumen; the right hand part of the face is modelled (or restored) in plaster. there is a rectagular slot in the top of the head for a headdress. inscribed, with hieroglyphs.Demons guarded the gateways to the afterlife and are generally shown holding a knife.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 22.5 cm
Height: 43 cm
Width: 14.5 cm

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1947) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville, Major

Materials used in production

Wood

References and bibliographic entries

Protecting Pharaoh: Three unpublished magical figures page(s): 279

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.546.1947
Primary reference Number: 61740
Othernumber: GA VI 87
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 July 2014

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

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