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Wooden Votive Sword: E.212.1900

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Wooden Votive Sword

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Description

Model knife or sword, with imitation cloth

Measurements and weight

Length: 38.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1900) by Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Sir

Dating

Predynastic
Production date: 3000 BC

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.212.1900
Primary reference Number: 50228
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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