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Copper alloy staff head in the form of the god Khnum: E.13.1971

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Current Location: Gallery 20

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Copper alloy staff head in the form of the god Khnum

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Description

Staff head, with aegis of Khnum

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.2 cm
Width: 8.3 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971) by Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

30th Dynasty
Circa -0380 - Circa -0343

Materials used in production

copper alloy Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.13.1971
Primary reference Number: 63015
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 October 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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