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Glassy frit statuette: E.6.1969

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Current Location: Exhibition: Made in Ancient Egypt, 3 October 2025 – 12 April 2026 (20th Century Gallery)

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A glassy frit statuette of a torso of a striding king, with kilt, supported by a back pillar. The resultant colour is blue, but the surface across the whole figure is flecked by a yellowish/brown marking. There is noticeable cracking across the front and back of the figure, and this has likely contributed to the loss this piece has suffered. The head, lower legs/feet, and right arm are missing, as is the back of the left arm. The back pillar is also partially lost. Carved hieroglyphs are visible on the back pillar.

Torso of a king, back pillar incised with name of Shoshenq V, Akheperre.

Legal notes

Given by the Egypt Exploration Society, 1969

Measurements and weight

Length: 15 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1969) by The Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

22nd Dynasty
Circa -0767 - Circa -0730

Project

  • Egypt

Materials used in production

Glassy frit

Techniques used in production

Fired

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.6.1969
Primary reference Number: 62987
Oldadmincategory: FG

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 25 September 2025

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

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