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Clay coffin jar: E.P.549

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Clay coffin jar

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Description

The skeleton found in this jar was that of a child. A flint and a couple of pottery vessels accompanied the body.

Measurements and weight

Diameter 67.5 x 70.5 cm

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by the Egyptian Research Account

Dating

Old Kingdom
-2686 BCE - -2160 BCE

Materials used in production

clay Ceramic

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.P.549
Primary reference Number: 131166

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Clay coffin jar" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/131166 Accessed: 2025-12-09 12:18:10

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