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Figurine fragment: E.3.1988

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Head and neck of an ibis (probably Thoth), originally slotted into a body of another material, possibly plastered wood; tip of beak repaired with a little plaster make-up; traces of gold inlay remain

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Brooks, F.E., Mr and Mrs

Dating

26th Dynasty-30th Dynasty
-700 BCE - -301 BCE

Materials used in production

Gold
Bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.3.1988
Primary reference Number: 63345
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 28 August 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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