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Clay Stand: E.P.34

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Clay Stand

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Description

Pot stand, with triangles cut out. Designed to be used with a vessel with a rounded or pointed base, to keep it upright.

Measurements and weight

Height: 14 cm

Dating

Predynastic
Production date: 3000 BC

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Thrown

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.P.34
Primary reference Number: 64107
Oldadmincategory: P

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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