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Bone pendant of a saint
Pendant, man on horseback killing dragon. Possibly representing St. George. The head of the 'horse' is similar to a donkey, however, and so the scene may represent another saint riding a donkey.
Height: 6.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1887) by ?
Coptic period
400
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500
Accession number: E.5.1887
Primary reference Number: 49093
Oldadmincategory: W
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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