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Calcite miniature vessel: E.272.1954

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Calcite miniature vessel

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Description

Kohl pot, with lid

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.4 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, Robert, Sir

Dating

Dynasty 12
-1976 - -1794

Materials used in production

mineral Calcite

Techniques used in production

Carved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.272.1954
Primary reference Number: 62327
Oldadmincategory: S
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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