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Human figurine: ANE.129.2005

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Fragment of a hand-made figurine. Only torso and arms remaining. Arms held up to chest holding what appears to be a dagger and some form of vessel. The base of the torso has a regular domed slot within it that may indicate that this figurine was used to decorate a larger object.

Measurements and weight

Height: 0.043 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005) by Groos, Gordon, Mr. and Mrs.

Materials used in production

Baked clay

Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.129.2005
Primary reference Number: 156650
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Human figurine" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/156650 Accessed: 2024-12-23 09:27:10

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