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Clay bust of the Apis Bull: E.18.1913

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay bust of the Apis Bull

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Description

Apis bull, with details in red and black paint

Measurements and weight

Length: 14 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by British School of Archaeology in Egypt

Dating

Roman
-30 BCE - 100 CE

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Moulded

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.18.1913
Primary reference Number: 51540
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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