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Statuette: E.30.1955

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A carved wooden figure of a king, with double crown, in a seated position. The crown features an attached bronze uraeus serpent. There appears no sign of a dowel hole at the base, indicating it was placed on another object, rather than attached. Both legs have broken off just below the knee. A round hole appears on the proper right side of the crown, but not on the opposite side. It is not clear what would have been attached here.

King, seated, wearing double crown

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.3 cm
Width: 3.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1955) by Elderton, William Palin, Sir

Components of the work

Uraeus composed of bronze

Materials used in production

Wood

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.30.1955
Primary reference Number: 62880

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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