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Mirror: E.28.1899

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Mirror handle

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12 cm

Find spot

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1899) by Egypt Exploration Fund

Dating

First Intermediate period
-2160 - -2055

Components of the work

Handle composed of wood
Plate composed of ivory

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.28.1899
Primary reference Number: 49706
Oldadmincategory: W
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 8 June 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Mirror" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/49706 Accessed: 2024-11-21 23:52:34

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