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Hands (limbs): M.7-1982

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Description

Hands of two figures holding a sheep or calf trussed for sacrifice. Perhaps from a biblical group.

Notes

History note: Wellcome Institute, no number

Legal notes

Given by the Trustees of the Wellcome Institute in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.8 cm
Length: 11.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Trustees

Materials used in production

Terracotta

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-1982
Primary reference Number: 29715
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 6 January 2014 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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