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Flask: E.18.1976

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Description

Pilgrim flask, with St Menas standing between two camels and inscription

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.118 m
Height: 0.162 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1976) by Townsend, T. C.

Dating

Coptic
341 CE - 660 CE

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Accession number: E.18.1976
Primary reference Number: 63115
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 9 April 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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