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Copper alloy figure of Atum as an eel.: E.360.1932

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Copper alloy figure of Atum as an eel.

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Description

Atum (?), head with snake body. Atum was the sun god and creator of the universe. His cult centre was at Heliopolis.

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.360.1932
Primary reference Number: 53103
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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