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Stamp seal: ANE.39.1946

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Current Location: Gallery 23

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Description

A zoomorphic seal amulet in the shape of a vulture (eyes originally inlaid). The reverse appears to show a snake.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.055 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Jemdat Nasr
Protoliterate
Circa -3200 - -3000

School or Style

Jemdat Nasr

Materials used in production

Limestone

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Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.39.1946
Primary reference Number: 87524
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.39.1946
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 21 December 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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