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Pistacia sp.: E.114.1903

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Current Location: Exhibition: Exhibition: Made in Ancient Egypt, 3 October 2025 – 12 April 2026 (Mellon Gallery)

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Description

Three pieces of pistacia sp. resin (of varying sizes).

Lumps of Pistacia sp. resin

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1903) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

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  • Egypt

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Accession number: E.114.1903
Primary reference Number: 50726
Oldadmincategory: M
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 6 October 2025 Last processed: Monday 6 October 2025

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

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